PianoDisc ProRecord User manual

ProRecord
User guide
Ver. B0

Contents
Chapter 1 ProRecord Features ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ １
Chapter 2 Precautions・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・２
Chapter 3 Panel Description ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ ３
Chapter 4 Getting Started ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ ６
Chapter 5 Playing Back Demonstration Songs・・・・・・・・・・ ７
Chapter 6 Selecting Instruments ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ ８
Chapter 7 Metronome ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・１２
Chapter 8 Recording and Playback・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・１４
Chapter 8.1 Recording ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・１４
Chapter 8.2 Playing Back Recorded Songs・・・・・・・・・・・・１５
Chapter 9 Setting Note Repeat Limits・・・・・・・・・・・・・１７
Chapter10 Adjustments and Configurations ・・・・・・・・・・１８
Chapter10.1 Tuning（Adjusting the Pitch） ・・・・・・・・・・・１９
Chapter10.2 Sensor Calibration・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・２０
Chapter10.3 Automatic Sensor Calibration・・・・・・・・・・・・２１
Chapter10.4 Touch Control (Adjusting the Touch) ・・・・・・・・２２
Chapter10.5 Pedal Positioning ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・２３
Chapter10.6 Setting the Key Depth (note on/off) ・・・・・・・ ２４
Chapter10.7 Black Keys Volume Control ・・・・・・・・・・・・・２５
Chapter10.8 Volume Control for Individual Keys（BassKeys)・・・２６
Chapter10.9 Volume Control for Individual Keys（TrebleKeys)・・・２７
Chapter10.10 Returning Settings to Their Default Configuration ２８
Chapter11 MIDI (Connecting to Other Device) ・・・・・・・・・３０
Chapter11.1 MIDI Implementation Chart ・・・・・・・・・・・・・３２
Chapter12 Specifications ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・３３
Chapter13 Troubleshooting ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・３４
Chapter14 Maintenance ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・３６

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Chapter１ProRecord Features
●ProRecord can detect a wide range of key positions (shallow to deep) therefore
providing a the touch of an acoustic piano.
●Rapid trills and quick repeats of staccato notes are possible.
●ProRecord can be adjusted to match the touch of a particular piano by changing the
force needed to produce the sound.
●ProRecord is capable of expressing a wide volume range from pianissimo to fortissimo.
●The damper pedal can be setup with either on/off or proportional output.
(Proportional pedal is not recommended when used with a player system)
●8 instruments can be select from the control panel plus an additional 80 instruments
from the piano keyboard.
●Built in Metronome function.
●Your performance can be recorded, and then played back. The tempo of the recorded
data can also be changed.
●ProRecord can be connected to a computer using a USB cable or a MIDI cable. By
connecting with a personal computer, this instrument can be used as a MIDI sound
source or a MIDI keyboard.
●ProRecord can be connected to external audio devices using Line-out jacks.
●The maximum simultaneous polyphony is 108 notes.

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Chapter２ Precautions
Please observe the following precautions.
●Use only the proper AC adaptor to power ProRecord or use a compatible EXT
connector to an external system.
●Turn off the power before disconnecting the power cord from the control
unit.
●If the system is not going to be used for a long period of time, unplug
the AC adaptor.
●Do not use ProRecord in areas with high temperature or high humidity.

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Chapter３ Panel Description
Control-BOX - Front Panel
①Volume Control (VOLUME)
Controls the volume of headphones and LINE OUT.
②Headphones Jacks (PHONES)
Connections for up to two stereo headphones.
③Tone Select Button (TONE)
Selects the 8 main instruments as follows:
Piano, Bright Piano, Mellow Piano, Electric Piano1, FM Electric Piano
Church Organ, Warm Organ, Percussive Organ
④Metronome Control Button ( )
Controls the metronome functions, (start/stop and setup).
⑤Metronome Status Display Lamp
Indicates when metronome is in use. (flashes when in setup mode)
⑥Record Control Button (REC)
Controls start/stop of record function.
⑦Record Status Display Lamp
Indicates when system is recording.
⑧Playback Control Button (PLAY)
Controls start/stop of playback function.
⑨Playback Status Display Lamp
Indicates when system is in playback mode.
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①
③ ④ ⑥ ⑧
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⑪
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⑩Power Indicator Lamp
Indicates when power is tuned on. Flashes when keys and pedals are played.
Also flashes the tempo of the metronome when used.
⑪Power Switch
Used to turn the power on and off.
［Note］
Power should be turned off after each use.
Control-BOX – Back Panel
⑫DC Power Socket (DC9V)
For AC power adaptor.
［Caution!］
To avoid damage to the unit, use only AC adaptors of proper voltage. (9VDC
out).
Note: If power is supplied from EXT connector (see item ⑯below) do not
connect AC adaptor.
⑬USB mini B Jack (USB)
Used for connecting to a computer or other USB device.
⑭MIDI Jacks (MIDI)
Used for connecting to an external MIDI device or computer.
⑮RCA Jack (LINE OUT)
For connecting to an external stereo system.
⑫ ⑬
⑭
⑮

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Control-BOX – RIGHT SIDE
⑯External Connecter (EXT)
For connecting to an external system. This connector contains a MIDI interface,
and power input from a compatible external system.
⑯

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Chapter４ Getting Started
An initial setup procedure must be performed after installation before the system
will operate correctly. This procedure should have been done by the person who
initially installed the system.
（１）Engage the mute rail (if equipped) to silence the acoustic piano.
（２）Be sure the power is connected, either from an AC adapter or from a
compatible external system.
（３）Turn the power on by pressing the “POWER” button. Do not press any keys
or pedals while powering on.
（４）Plug the headphones into the PHONE socket.
（５）Select the desired instrument using the “TONE” button.
（６）Adjust the volume to a comfortable level.

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Chapter５ Playing Demonstration Songs
Ten demonstrations songs are included in the control box. Refer to the chart
below.
No. Title Composer
1 Prelude（Wohltempericrte Klavier I No.1） Johann Sebastian Bach
2 Für Elise Ludwing van Beethoven
3 Piano Sonate op.27-2 “Mondschein” 1st mov. Ludwing van Beethoven
4 Shenandoah American folk song
5 Danny boy Ireland folk song
6 I love you，porgy George Gershwin
7 Someday my prince will come Frank Churchill
8 All the things you are Jerome Kern
9 Someone to watch over me George Gershwin
10 My wild irish rose Chancellor Olcott
< To play demos >
（１）Push the “PLAY” button for about 2 seconds. The “PLAY” lamp will start
flashing.
（２）When the “PLAY” lamp stops flashing, playback will begin starting with
the first demo song and continue in order through all demo songs. To
select another demo song, press one of the white keys that corresponds
to the song desired (see chart below).
（３）To stop playback, push the “PLAY” button.
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Chapter６ Selecting Instruments
8 different instruments can be selected by pressing the “TONE” button on the
control box. Each push of the “TONE” changes to the next instrument in sequence
as follows:
Piano → Bright Piano → Mellow Piano → Electric Piano1 → FM Electric Piano
→ Church Organ → Warm Organ → Percussive Organ → (Back to the Piano)
A sample of each instrument will sound with each push of the “TONE” button.
88 different instruments can be selected using the “TONE” button in conjunction
with the piano keys (including the 8 instruments listed above).
< Selecting one of the 88 instruments using the piano keys >
（１）Push and hold the “TONE” button, then press one of the piano keys for
the instrument desired. (See the keyboard chart on the following page.)
A sample of each instrument will sound with each key pressed.
（２）Release the “TONE” button once you have selected an instrument.
［Note］
・If the power is turned off, the instrument will return to Piano.
・Some of the instruments have pre-set effects (such as chorus & reverb)
as part of their default setting. In some cases, the effect may continue
when a different instrument is selected, depending on the instrument
selected.
・The rotary speaker effect is pre-set on the following instruments:
Warm Organ, Percussive Organ, Drawbar Organ 1, Drawbar Organ 2, Rock Organ
When these instruments are selected, the damper pedal acts as a switch
which changes the speed of the rotary effect.