PianoDisc QuietTime Prorecord User manual

QuietTime
®
ProRecord
®
User Guide
Version 1.04
A product of
4111-A North Freeway Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95834, USA
© 2014 Burgett Inc. You are not allowed to completely or partially copy this user guide without obtaining explicit, written
authorization from PianoDisc, a member of the Burgett Inc. Group of companies. QuietTime, PianoDisc and Burgett Inc., retain the
right to modify their product designs and product specifications at any time without giving prior notice.

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CE - Certification
The QuietTime system easily satisfies the basic requirements stipulated by all the relevant directives*
issued by the European Union. The stipulated conformity process has been completed.
*) At the present moment these are 2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC
Electrical and electronic products must not be disposed of with normal household waste.
Dispose of the product, at the end of its service life, in accordance with valid statutory

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Safety and warning instructions
IMPORTANT! Please read these instructions first!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Complete safety when using the system is only
guaranteed by PianoDisc if it has been installed correctly and is used correctly. Do not
make any modifications of your own or encourage others to modify any part of the
QuietTime systems, if PianoDisc has not specifically approved the modification.
Read these instructions before operating the system!
Interference from other devices on the same circuit may cause an unpleasant pop when the devices are
switched on or off. Whenever possible, connect the QuietTime Silent System to a dedicated outlet. The
PianoDisc warranty does not cover interference caused by other devices, which typically have inadequate
filtering circuits. To avoid unwanted popping noises, avoid switching other devices on or off while the Silent
System is powered.
Other safety and installation instructions
You will find information in this list that covers possible personal injuries, electrical shock and
causes of fire. WARNING! You must always abide by the basic precautions, including the following
instructions, when using electrical equipment:
1. Read all of the instructions before using the product for the first time.
2. The product must be connected to the type of power supply stipulated in this user guide or on the
product itself.
3. Never open the QuietTime System case under any circumstances.
4. Power is supplied through the plug. The system should only be connected to an electrical socket that is
suitable for use with the attached plug.
5. You should always try to keep the power cable a safe distance away from other objects. Make sure the
cable is not:
•Tangled
•Placed in a frequently used area
•Trapped beneath the piano
6. Do not position your piano and the QuietTime System in a location that is in direct sunlight or where
they are subjected to water, humidity or hot and cold airflows.
7. Your QuietTime System should be disconnected from the electrical outlet if it is not used for a long
period of time.
8. Only an authorized service agent should be contacted if your system needs repairing.
9. This product can generate volume levels that cause permanent loss of hearing when used alone or in
conjunction with an amplifier, headphones or loudspeakers. Consequently, never run the QuietTime
System for too long at a loud volume or even at a volume that is painful on the ears. Please visit an ear
specialist before using your QuietTime System again if you experience a loss of hearing or if you
experience ringing in your ears.
10. The product must be installed so that there is adequate ventilation.
11. Make sure no objects or liquids are able to leak into the system through the openings in the top of the
equipment.
12. The product must always be serviced by a qualified service technician, if:
a) The electrical cable or plug is damaged; or
b) Foreign objects or liquids spill into the system through the openings in the top; or
c) The system was left out in the rain; or
d) The system does not appear to work normally or it shows clear signs of working differently; or
e) The system has been dropped or severely jolted, or the top of the equipment has been damaged.

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General user information
• Leaving the QuietTime System’s plug perpetually plugged into an electrical outlet causes it to continually
draw power (approx. 0.5 Watt) and generate a small amount of heat. Disconnecting the piano’s plug from
the electrical supply will completely isolate the unit unless the tone generator also has its own power
supply.
• Ensure the tone generator is always adequately ventilated from above, below and the rear. The QuietTime
System’s tone generator must never be placed on a soft surface, such as a cushion or a towel. Never put
any objects or containers on top of the tone generator.
• If the QuietTime System does not respond in any way to your controls, as described in this manual,
disconnect the unit from the power supply and contact your piano dealer or PianoDisc.
U.S.A. information – FCC
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device in
accordance with Part 15 of the U.S.A. FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when used in a private residence. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and might cause harmful interference to radio
communications if not installed and used in compliance with the instructions given in this user guide.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not be generated from a specific installation in rare
cases. If this system does cause harmful interference to radio and TV reception, which can be
determined by turning the system on and off, the user is encouraged to try to suppress the interference
by using one or more of the following measures:
• Readjust the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the system and the receiver.
• Connect the system's plug to a power outlet that is different from the one the receiver is using.
• Contact your dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for further help.
WARNING! Changes or modifications made to the electrical equipment that have not been expressly
approved by the manufacturer (PianoDisc) might void the user’s right to operate the
equipment.

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Content
Important! You will find the safety and warning instructions on pages 3 and 4 in this user guide.
Please read these instructions before you use your QuietTime System.
Chapter 1 About QuietTime
6 Welcome
6 Return your registration
6 Warranty
Chapter 2 Controls
7 Control Box - front panel
8 Control Box - back panel
8 Control Box - right side
Chapter 3 Quick Start Information
9 Before you start
9 Switching on
9 Activating the stop rail
9 Plugging in headphones
9 Volume control
9 Selecting an instrument
9 Switching off
9 Deactivating the stop rail
Chapter 4 Operation
10 How to play a demo song
10 List of Demo Songs
11 Selecting Instruments
11 Using the TONE-button
11 Using the TONE-button in conjunction
with piano keys
12 Tones available
13 Tones and available effects
14 Effect Settings
14 Reverb
15 Chorus / Rotary Speaker
16 Delay
17 Transpose
18 Reset all effect settings
19 Effects and related piano keys
20 METRONOME
20 Metronome ON/OFF
20 Metronome setup
21 Piano keys needed for metronome setup
22 Recording and Playback
22 Record instructions
22 Delete a recorded song
23 Playback instructions
24 Changing the playback tempo
of a recorded song
Chapter 5 Adjustments and Configurations
25 Note repeat limit
26 Tuning (Adjusting the pitch)
27 Touch control (Adjusting the touch)
28 Pedal ON position
29 Pedal resolution
30 Key depth
31 Continuous note-on
32 Black keys volume control
33 Volume control for individual keys
(Bass keys）
34 Volume control for individual keys
(Treble keys)
35 Reset to factory defaults
36 Initial setup instructions
37 Sensor re-calibration
38 Automatic sensor calibration
Appendix: Technical Information
39 About MIDI
39 MIDI (Connecting to other device)
41 MIDI Implementation chart
42 Technical specifications
43 Troubleshooting
44 Using QuietTime ProRecord in
combination with a PianoDisc player
piano system
45 PianoDisc Contact Information

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Chapter 1 About QuietTime
Welcome Welcome to QuietTime, the most advanced product in its class. QuietTime
combines the original touch of an acoustic piano with current digital piano
technology. This gives you the perfect combination from both worlds!
With your QuietTime System you can:
•Still play your acoustic piano as usual;
•Convert your acoustic piano into a digital piano by simply moving a
single lever;
•Play and practice the piano without disturbing others;
•Enjoy a wide selection of excellent instrument tones;
•Use your acoustic piano as a MIDI controller*; and
•Make use of the many other wonderful options.
* Special cable is required.
Return registration Please take a moment to complete the following information. Return the
information to us by mail or email. Our mail and email addresses are
listed in the Specifications appendix.
Please send us:
1. A copy of the invoice supplied with your QuietTime System.
2. A letterhead with your address and,
3. A note with QuietTime System’s model name and serial number. (The
name of the system is on the title page of this manual and the serial
number is listed on the QuietTime System’s control unit.)
Warranty Your QuietTime System comes with a five-year warranty. PianoDisc’s
warranty covers any damage arising from normal system use.
Not covered by the warranty are: consumable parts and any damage
caused by incorrect use or foreign objects (e.g. water damage, fire or
opening the case). PianoDisc exchanges defective parts free-of-charge
and supplies parts needed to make repairs deemed necessary. An
authorized PianoDisc dealer must undertake any repairs made to a
QuietTime System.

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Chapter 2 Controls
(1) VOLUME - Volume Control
Controls the volume of
headphones and LINE OUT.
(2) PHONES - Headphones Jacks
Connections for up to two stereo
headphones.
(3) TONE - Tone Select Button
Selects the 8 main instruments as
follows:
Piano, Bright Piano, Mellow
Piano, Electric Piano, FM
Electric Piano, Church Organ,
Warm Organ, Percussive Organ
(4) - Metronome Control
Button
Controls the metronome functions,
start/stop and setup.
(5) Metronome Status Display Lamp
Indicates when metronome is in
use. (flashes when in setup mode)
(6) REC - Record Control Button
Controls start/stop of record
function.
(7) Record Status Display Lamp
Indicates when system is
recording.
(8) PLAY - Playback Control Button
Controls start/stop of playback
function.
(9) Playback Status Display Lamp
Indicates when system is in
playback mode.
(10) Power Indicator Lamp
Indicates when power is turned on.
Flashes when keys and pedals are
played. Also flashes the tempo of
the metronome when used.
(11) POWER - Power Switch
Used to turn the power on and off.
Note: Power should be turned off after each use.
Control Box – Front Panel

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(12) DC9V - DC Power Socket
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
below) do not connect
AC adapter.
(13) USB - USB mini B Jack
Used for connecting to a computer
or other USB device.
(14) MIDI IN / MIDI OUT - MIDI Jacks
Used for connecting to an external
MIDI device or computer.
(15) LINE OUT - RCA Jacks
For connecting to an external
stereo system.
(16) EXT - External Connector
For connecting to an external system. This connector contains a MIDI interface,
and power input from a compatible external system.
Control Box – Back Panel
Control Box – Right
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Chapter 3 Quick Start Information
Before you start Is the correct power supply available?
Be sure the power is connected, either from an AC adaptor or
from a compatible external system.
Switching on - Turn the power on by pressing the “POWER”
button. Do not press any keys or pedals while powering on.
Activating the stop rail - Move the lever (left side, beneath the
piano keyboard) into the “Mute” position.
Plugging in and wearing the headphones. Plug your
headphones into one of the headphone jacks on the QuietTime
control box. Then put the headphones on.
Volume - Play something on the piano. Adjust the
headphone’s volume using the volume control. Establish a
pleasant listening volume level.
Selecting an instrument - Select the desired instrument using
the “TONE” button.
Playing the piano. Play the piano as normal. Only you can hear
the sound of the piano.
Switching off - Press the power button gently.
Deactivating the stop rail. Move the lever on the left beneath
the piano keyboard into the Normal position.
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Chapter 4 Operation
Start - Push the “PLAY” button for about 2 seconds. The “PLAY”
lamp will start flashing.
Auto play or Selecting a demo song - 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).
Note:
When the EXT connector is in use, and you would like to select
a demo song, you need to complete your selection before the
“PLAY” lamp stops flashing and before auto playback starts.
Stop - To stop playback, push the “PLAY” button.
No.
Title Composer
1 Prelude (Wohltemperiertes Klavier I, No. 1) Johann Sebastian Bach
2 Für Elise Ludwig van Beethoven
3 Piano Sonate op. 72-2 “Mondschein” 1
st
mov. Ludwig 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
List of Demo Songs
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Left Side of the keyboard
Demo Songs
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How to
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Selecting Instruments Using the TONE-Botton
TONE button - 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:
Note:
A sample of each instrument will sound with
each push of the “TONE” button.
Selecting Instruments Using the TONE-Button in conjunction with piano keys - 88
different instruments can be selected using the “TONE” button in
conjunction with the piano keys (including the 8 instruments listed
above).
TONE button + Piano Key - Push and hold the “TONE” button
Then press one of the piano keys for the tone desired.
(See the keyboard chart on the following page.) A sample of each
tone will sound with each key pressed.
Release the “TONE” button once you have selected an
instrument.
Note
•If the power is turned off, the tone will return to Piano.
•Some of the tones have pre-set effects (such as chorus & reverb) as part of their default setting. In
some cases, the effect may continue when a different tone is selected, depending on the tone
selected.
•The rotary speaker effect is pre-set on the following tones: Warm Organ, Percussive Organ,
Drawbar Organ 1, Drawbar Organ 2, Rock Organ. When these tones are selected, the damper
pedal acts as a switch which changes the speed of the rotary effect.
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- Piano
- Bright Piano
- Mellow Piano
- Electric Piano
- FM Electric Piano
- Church Organ
- Warm Organ
- Percussive Organ
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Bass end of keyboard
Treble end of keyboard
NOTE:
Instruments marked with an asterisk can also be selected with the “TONE” button alone.
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The shaded instruments in the chart are same which can also be selected with the TONE button.
All instruments have an individual Reverb level.
* Slow Strings will play within velocity 1-99.
** The speed of rotary speaker effect can be changed by pressing the RIGHT pedal.
Key
Instrument Chorus Note Key Instrument Chorus Key Instrument Chorus
1 Piano 1 31 Steel Guitar o 61 Alto Sax
2 Bright Piano 32 Jazz Guitar o 62 Tenor Sax
3 Mellow Piano 33 Chorus Guitar o 63 Baritone Sax
4 Piano 1 + Strings o * SlowSTR
34 Over Drive Guitar
o 64 English Horn
5 Piano 1 + Choir o SlowChoir 35 Distortion Guitar o 65 Bassoon
6 Space Piano o 36 Acoustic Bass 66 Clarinet
7 Electric Piano o 37 Finger Bass 67 Piccolo
8 FM Electric Piano o 38 Slap Bass 68 Flute
9 Harpsichord 39 Synth Bass 2 69 Recorder
10 Church Organ 40 Violin 70 Pan Flute
11 Warm Organ **Rotary 41 Cello 71 Ocarina
12 Percussive Organ **Rotary 42 Tremolo Strings 72 Synth.Sawtooth o
13 Electric PF 43 Harp 73 Synth. Charang
14 Honky Tonk PF 44 Strings 74 Synth.Voice
15 Pan EP1 o 45 Slow Strings 75 Synth.Bass&
16 Clavinet o 46 Horn & Strings 76 Synth. Warm
17 Celesta o 47 Synth. Strings 77 Synth. PolySynth
18 Glocken o 48 Choir 78 Synth. Choir
19 Music Box o 49 Dooh 79 Synth. Bowed
20 Vibraphone o 50 SynVOX 80 Synth. Halo
21 Santur o 51 Trumpet 81 Crystal
22 Drawbar Organ 1 **Rotary 52 Trombone 82 Atmosphere
23 Drawbar Organ 2 **Rotary 53 Tuba 83 Brightness
24 Rock Organ **Rotary 54 French Horn o 84 Echo Drops
25 Small Church Organ 55 Brass w/ Trumpet
o 85 Sitar
26 Reed Organ 56 Synth. Brass 1 o 86 Koto
27 French Accordion o 57 Synth. Brass 2 o 87 Bagpipe
28 Harmonica o 58 Synth. Brass 3 88 Tinkle
29 Bandoneon o 59 Synth. Brass 4
30 Nylon Guitar o 60 Soprano Sax
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Effect Settings
QuietTime has four kinds of built-in sound effects which can be customized. These effects are called
Reverb, Chorus/Rotary, Delay and Transpose. On the following pages we will describe how to access
and how to adjust these effects. The settings for transpose remain active when the tone is changed.
The settings for other sound effects are reset to factory defaults when the tone is changed. The
settings for all sound effects are reset to factory defaults when the power is switched off and back on.
The effects are available for most tones, but not for all.
Tone and – Press and hold the “TONE”- and the
“METRONOME”-button.
Tone and - Continue to hold the “TONE”- and the
“METRONOME”-button.
Piano key
– Play piano key 28 to select the reverb sounding like you
are playing in a room or
– piano key 30 to select the reverb sounding like you are
playing in a hall.
– Play piano key 32 to deactivate the reverb effect.
Piano key – Play piano key 1, 3 … 18 or 20 to select the level
(intensity) of the reverb effect.
Tone and – Release the “TONE”- and the “METRONOME”-
button to save your settings.
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Effect Settings
Chorus/Rotary Speaker
Tone and – Press and hold the “TONE”- and the
“METRONOME”-button.
Tone and - Continue to hold the “TONE”- and the
“METRONOME”-button.
Piano key
– Play piano key 40 to activate the Chorus effect or
– piano key 42 activate the rotary speaker effect.
– Play piano key 44 to deactivate the effects.
Piano key – Play piano key 1, 3 … 18 or 20 to select the level
(intensity) of the Chorus effect.
Tone and – Release the “TONE”- and the “METRONOME”-
button to save your settings.
Note:
The rotary speaker effect changes the function of the pedals!
Right pedal switches between slow and fast rotary speaker effect. Left pedal is used to switch the
rotary speaker effect to semi-off (standby). To fully deactivate the rotary effect and normal pedal
operation you need to switch the effect off completely by using the steps described above.
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Effect Settings
Delay
Tone and – Press and hold the “TONE”- and the
“METRONOME”-button.
Tone and - Continue to hold the “TONE”- and the
“METRONOME”-button.
Piano key
– Play piano key 52 to activate the delay effect or
– play piano key 54 to deactivate the delay effect.
Piano key – Play piano key 1, 3 … 18 or 20 to select the level
(intensity) of the Chorus effect.
Tone and – Release the “TONE”- and the “METRONOME”-
button to save your settings.
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Effect Settings
Transpose
Tone and – Press and hold the “TONE”- and the
“METRONOME”-button.
Tone and - Continue to hold the “TONE”- and the
“METRONOME”-button.
Piano key
– Play piano key 64 to transpose the piano’s pitch down,
– play piano key 68 to transpose the pianos pitch upwards.
– By playing piano key 66 you can reset the piano’s pitch
to normal.
Tone and – Release the “TONE”- and the “METRONOME”-
button to save your settings.
Note:
The settings for transpose remain active when the tone is changed.
The settings for all sound effects are reset to factory defaults when the power is switched off and back on.
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Effect Settings
Reset all
Tone and – Press and hold the “TONE”- and the
“METRONOME”-button.
Tone and - Continue to hold the “TONE”- and the
“METRONOME”-button.
Piano key – Play piano key 88 to reset all effects and transpose
to factory defaults.
Tone and – Release the “TONE”- and the “METRONOME”-
button to save your settings.
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Effects and related piano keys

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METRONOME
QuietTime has a built-in metronome function which can be setup with various parameters, such as
beat, tempo, and volume.
Metronome ON/OFF
- Press the metronome button to start the metronome. The
metronome lamp will turn on and you will hear the metronome
beating. Also, the “POWER” lamp will flash at the set tempo of
the metronome.
Press the metronome button again to stop the metronome
Metronome Setup
- Press and hold the metronome button for about two
seconds.
The metronome lamp flash is indicating that you are in the setup
mode. The metronome will also begin to sound.
Beat - Piano keys are used to choose the beat. (refer to the
figure on the next page). The metronome can be set up with the
following beat patterns: 0, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8. Use the piano keys
indicated to select the desired beat pattern.
Tempo - Refer to the figure on the next page. To set the tempo,
enter the desired tempo using the lowest 10 white keys on the piano.
It is necessary to enter the tempo as a 3 digit number, so tempos
less than 100 need to be preceded by a “0” e.g. for 60 please enter
060. The allowable tempo range is 030 to 250.
Volume - (Refer to the figure on the next page).
- Exit setup mode by pressing the metronome button. The
metronome lamp changes from flash to solid. The metronome will
continue to sound until the metronome button is pressed again.
NOTE:
The metronome settings are saved when power is turned off.
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