PianoDisc QuietTime GT-2 mini User manual

QuietTime
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GT-2 mini
User Guide
Version 1.0
A product of
4111-A North Freeway Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95834, USA
© 2013 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/EG and 2004/108EG
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 regulations.

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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 information
6 Guarantee
Chapter 2 Controls
7 GT-2 mini front view
7 GT-2 mini top view
Chapter 3 Quick Start
8 Before you start
8 Extend or retract drawer
8 Switching On / Off
8 Activating / deactivating the stop rail
8 Plugging your headphones in
8 Controlling the volume
Chapter 4 Operation
9 Start position
9 The Basics
10 SOUND menu
10 Sound library / selecting a tone
11 Tones available
12 EFFECT menu
12 Reverberating effect (Reverb)
12 Chorus effect
13 Transpose effect (Transpose)
13 Pitch effect
13 Velocity effect (Velocity Curves)
13 METRONOME menu
13 Metronome, settings
14 Acticating / deactivating the metronome
15 RECORD menu
15 Recording, starting / stopping
16 PLAY menu
16 Playback, starting / stopping / pausing
16 Setting for playback
18 SYSTEM menu
18 List of features and settings
19 Selecting and playing demo songs
19 List of the 10 available demo songs
20 Restoring factory settings
20 Installing firmware update
21 Piano Type function
21 Insert Note-Off feature for faster repetition
22 Basic calibration
23 Readjusting the sensitivity (volume) of
single keys
Appendix: Technical Information
25 Rear connections
25 Connections at Main Unit
26 Stop rail operating lever
26 Pedals
27 Interlinking to external audio equipment
28 Interlinking to external MIDI equipment
29 Connection summary
30 MIDI implementation chart
31 Technical specifications
32 Piano Disc contacts

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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 MIDI 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 QuietTime controls
QuietTime – Front view
QuietTime – Top view; top view
A Power & reset button Briefly press the button to switch the system On
or Off. Press and hold the button while the system is turned on to reset
the customized settings to factory settings.
B Headphone connections. Both connections can be used
simultaneously.
C USB port (format Mini-B) for a connection to a PC/Mac –MIDI
IN/OUT in PC provided. Plug-and-play-device, no driver necessary.
D Display. Shows information about the selected feature.
E Touch Screen for selection and handling of features – Tap on the
screen to select a feature or to change settings for it. Possible handling
of the tap on screen are briefly tapping or touching and holding – this is
how to reach the actual feature e.g. metronome On/Off or settings for
features i.e beat/tempo/volume for the metronome.
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Chapter 3 QuietTime Quick Start Information
Before you start Is the correct power supply available?
Make sure your power supply complies with the details listed on the
accompanying power supply.
Has the power supply been plugged into the QuietTime tone generator
correctly?
Make sure the 12V DC plug is connected into the rear of the QuietTime
drawer OR into the QuietTime Main Unit in the piano. ONLY one connection
is allowed to use!
Operation Extend drawer - Press gently against the front until counter pressure is
notable. Let go and the drawer will slowly come out to the front.
Switching on - Briefly press the the power button.
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 drawer. Then put the headphones
on.
Controlling the volume - Play something on the piano. Adjust the
headphone’s volume using the volume control on the touch screen.
Establish a pleasant listening volume level.
Playing the piano. Play the piano as normal. Only you can hear the sound
of the piano.
Switching off - Press the power button gently.
Retracting drawer – Press the drawer back into casing as far as it will go.
Let go and the drawer will stay retracted.
Deactivating the stop rail. Move the lever on the left beneath the piano
keyboard into the Normal position.
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Chapter 4 QuietTime GT-2 mini operation
Start Position The QuietTime GT-2 mini System is on, and the stop rail is activated. Sit
down at your piano and put on the headphones.
Extending drawer To use the QuietTime Magic systems’ more advanced options, press the
drawer gently towards the back until counter pressure is notable. Let go
and the drawer will slowly come out to the front. The display and touch
screen of the system are now visible.
Push the drawer back into place when you have finished using the system.
The Basics How to use the system’s features of the menus:
Selecting a menu – You will reach the features of the menus by tapping the
symbol of the desired feature on the touch screen. As long as you are in one
of the menu features the symbol of the menu will be lit e.g. the symbol of the
piano. The display will furthermore show the name of the active menu
features as a headline e.g. Sound. Following feature menus are available:
SOUND = Selecting tones of instruments & saving your
standard data
EFFECT = Effect settings
METRO = Metronome & metronome settings
FUNC. = System settings
RECPRD = Recording & recording settings
START/STOP = Playback/stop & playback settigns
Selecting feature – Some menus e.g. EFFECT offer access to multiple
features, in this case e.g. reverb/chorus/pitch etc. You will reach further
options by briefly tapping the button EFFECT again. Just tap as many times
as you need until the desired feature appears on display.
Adjusting data – Tap the Up or Down arrow to reach the desired
setting.
You can play the piano afterwards or select another menu with different
features to adjust settings there.
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Sound menu Selecting another tone of instrument
Tap the sound key to switch to the Sound menu. The SOUND key will stay
highly illuminated as long as the SOUND menu is selected.
INFO: You are in the HOME menu after you have switched on. The number
of the currently selected instrument sound will be shown e.g. P01,
but all keys on the Touch Screen will be equally bright illuminated.
Tap the sound button again to select the active sound library.
Tap the Up or Down arrow to select the instrument you want to play.
INFO: Available instrument tones are listed on the following page.
- Preset Sound library (P01 to P06)
- GM Sound library (0 – 127)
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e.g.: Display in Sound menu, Preset Sounds library
Example: display of Sound menu / GM Sound-library

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QuietTime GT-2 mini – Available sounds
Preset-Sound Bibliothek Auswahl der gängigsten Klänge
P1: Piano1
P2: Piano2
P3: Piano1 + Fast Strings
P4: Piano1 + Slow Strings
P5: Fast Strings
P06: Piano Mute ** ** Select P06 to use the
system as metronome,
while playing the acoustic
piano.
GM Sound Bibliothek Die General MIDI Klänge
000 Piano1
001 Piano2
002 Piano3
003 Honky-Tonk Piano
004 E.Piano1
005 E.Piano 2
006 Harpsichord
007 Clavinet
008 Celesta
009 Glockenspiel
010 Musik Box
011 Vibraphone
012 Marimba
013 Xylophone
014 Tubula Bells
015 Dulcimer
016 Organ 1
017 Organ 2
018 Organ 3
019 Church Org.
020 Reed-Organ
021 Accordion
022 Harmonica
023 Bandneon
024 Nylon.str. Guitar
025 Steel-str. Guitar
026 Jazz Guitar
027 Clean Guitar
028 Muted Guitar
029 Overdrive Guitar
030 Distortion Guitar
031 Guitar Harmonics
032 Acoustic Bass
033 Fingered Bass
034 Picked Bass
035 Fretless Bass
036 Slap Bass 1
037 Slap Bass 2
038 Synth Bass 1
039 Synth Bass 2
040 Violin
041 Viola
042 Cello
043 Contrabass
044 Tremolo Strings
045 Pizzicato Strings
046 Harp
047 Timpani
048 Strings
049 Slow Strings
050 Synth Strings 1
051 Synth Strings 2
052 Choir „ Aahs“
053 Voice „Oohs“
054 Synth Vox
055 Orchestra Hit
056 Trumpet
057 Trombone
058 Tuba
059 Muted Trumpet
060 French Horn
061 Brass 1
062 Synth Brass 1
063 Synth Brass 2
064 Soprano Sax
065 Alto Sax
066 Tenor Sax
067 Baritone Sax
068 Oboe
069 English Horn
070 Bassoon
071 Clarinet
072 Piccolo
073 Flute
074 Recorder
075 Pan Flute
076 Bottle Blow
077 Shakuhachi
078 Whistle
079 Ocarina
080 Square Wave
081 Saw Wave
082 Syn.Calliope
083 Chiffer Lead
084 Charang
085 Solo Vox
086 5th Saw Wave
087 Bass + Lead
088 Fantasia
089 Warm Pad
090 Polysynth
091 Space Voice
092 Blowed Glass
093 Metal Pad
094 Halo Pad
095 Sweep Pad
096 Ice Rain
097 Soundtrack
098 Crystal
099 Atmosphere
100 Brightness
101 Goblin
102 Echo Drops
103 Star Theme
104 Sitar
105 Banjo
106 Shamisen
107 Koto
108 Kalima
109 Bag Pipe
110 Fiddel
111 Shannai
112 Tinkle Bell
113 Agogo
114 Stehl Drums
115 Woodblock
116 Taiko
117 Melo Tom
118 Synth Drum
119 Reverse Cym
120 Guitar Fret Noise
121 Breath Noise
122 Seashore
123 Bird
124 Telephone
125 Helicopter
126 Applause
127 Gun Shot

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Effect menu Selecting and adjusting the sound effects
Tap on the effect key to switch to the Effect menu.
Tap the mode button to select a sound effect.
Tap on the Up and Down arrows to set up the effect.
You can now play the piano or select another menu and use the other
features.
Effects and their impact
‘Reverb’ effect: The higher the setting the bigger the room will be in which
you play your instrument.
‘Chorus’ effect: This effect gives the impression that you are playing
several instruments simultaneously instead of just the one. The tone is
more vibrant.
- [rEV] Reverb-Effect Reverb Range: 0 – 127 (Default = 0)
- [Cho] Chorus-Effect Chor Range: 0 – 127 (Default = 0)
- [t r A] Transpose-Effect Transposition Range: -/+24 (Default = 0)
- [t u n] Pitch-Effect Tuning Range: 438 - 445Hz (Default = 440Hz)
- [V.Cu] Velocity-Effect Dynamic Curves Range: 1 – 5 (Default = 3)
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Display of Effect menu / Reverb-Effect
Display of effect menu / reverb-effect
Display of effect menu / chorus-effect

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‘Transpose’ effect: This gives you the option to move the piano’s pitch
upwards or downwards by 24 halftones.
‘Pitch’ effect: Use this effect to change the system’s pitch or match the it to
an acoustic instrument you want to accompany.
‘Velocity’ effect: You can set up how lightly/heavily a key must be pressed
to attain a specific volume. Example: Velocity 1 = Low volume from a light
tap on on the key … Velocity 5 = High volume from a light touch on the
key.
Metronome menu Using the metronome, setting up as necessary
Touch the metronom symbol key longer to switch to the metronome
menu.
Tap on the metronome symbol again to select a metronome setting.
-[tP] Tempo setting Tempo range: 0 - 250
- [bt] Beat setting Beat range: 0/2 - 4/2, 0/4 - 8/4, 0/8 – 9/8 (Default = 4/4)
- [voL] Volume setting Volume range: 0 – 9 (Default = 5)
- [bEL] Bell setting Bell range: On / Off (Default = On)
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Display of effect menu / transpose-effect
Display of effect menu / pitch-effect
Display of effect menu / velocity-effect
Display of metronome menu / tempo setting

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Tap on the Up and Down buttons to set up the setting.
Metronome Activating / Deactivating
Tap on the metronome symbol to start or stop the metronome.
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Display of the metronome menu / volume setting
Display of the metronome menu / beat setting
Display of the metronome menu / bell setting
The metronome LED will flash regularly when the metronome is active.
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Record menu Recording when you are playing the piano
Press the Record-button to switch to the Record menu.
Touch the Record button or
Step on the right pedal to start the recording.
Press the Stop button to stop recording
INFO: The system automatically returns to the HOME menu. Your
recording will stay saved when the system is switched off or is
disconnected from electricity. Recordings with up to 40.000MIDI events
each track can be created in the GT-2 mini system. Each new recording
will erase the previous recording.
Press the Play button to play back your recording
INFO: You can stop the play back by pressing the Play button again or
pause it by pressing the Func. button. Press Func. again to continue the
playback.
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Display of record menu / display before starting to record.
Timer
Display of record menu / display during recording

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Play menu Playing back your recording
Initial position = HOME menu
Press the START/STOP key to reach the Play menu or rather starting the
play-back.
Press the START/STOP key to terminate the play-back.
Press the FUNC. key to pause the play-back. Press Func. again to continue
the play-back. The timer will be flashing while the play-back is paused.
INFO: The system automatically returns to the HOME menu at the end of the
play-back. It is always the last recording which will be played back.
Play setup menu Selecting and adapting the settings for play-back
Initial position = HOME menu
Press and hold the key START/STOP until the „Loc“ is visible in
the display.
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Timer
Display of Play menu / display while playing back
Display of Home menu
Display of Play Setup menu

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Play-Setup menu Tap again on the key START/STOP to reach the individual settings.
Available settings:
Tap on the Up or Down arrow to choose.
INFO: There will be a confirmation of your choice visible for a few seconds after
deciding e.g. „on“.
Information to settings
- Local ON / OFF (Default = ON)
The sound card will ignore what you are playing on the keyboard
when the option OFF is set. The GT-2 mini system will only
produce tones from MIDI files which are received over MIDI IN.
The GT-2 mini works normal when the option ON is set.
- MIDI Out ON / OFF (Default = OFF)
The GT-2 mini system will also send the play-back to the MIDI
OUT connection so that it can be further processed or recorded by
an external MIDI device.
- Local Funktion MIDI function Local ON / OFF ON / OFF
- MIDI Out Funktion Send play back also to MIDI Out ON / OFF
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System menu Displaying or modifying the system information.
Access to the menu of the system:
Initial position = HOME menu
Press and hold the FUNC key until „dEn“ is visible in the display.
Tap again on the key FUNC. to reach different information available
and reach the settings.
Tap on the Up or Down arrow to set the value and have it shown
respectively.
Following features are available:
Many features are self-explanatory. This is why only features/settings
that need further knowledge for usage will be explained below.
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Display in System menu, Demo feature
-[dEn] Demo Demo Song reproduction (01 – 10)
-[d.Fi] Control Show firmware version, Control Unit
-[n.Fi] Main Show firmware version, Main Unit
-[d.Vo] Start Volume (0-100, default = 55)
-[d.in] Line-In Volume for the Line In input (-80-0, default = -10)
-[d.ou] Line-Out Volume for the Line Out outlet (-80-0, default = 0)
-[InI] Memory Initialize Reset to factory settings
-[Upd] Prg./Data Update Activation for firmware update via USB Midi connection
-[P.Li] Power LED Switching the illumination on and off (On/Off, default = On)
-[P.bu] Power-On Hold Deactivateing power button (On/Off, default = Off)
-[Pn.t] Piano Type Setting type of instrument (Upright / Grand, default = Upright)
-[trL] Insert Note-Off Feature for faster repeated play of tones, trill (On/Off, default = On)
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System menu Continuation
Playing the demo music
Tap on the Up or Down arrow to select a demo song. You will
find a list of the demo songs available below.
Tap on the symbol Start/Stop to start or Stop the reproduction.
Regulating the volume with the arrow keys
QuietTime GT-2 mini - Demo Songs:
1. Benda, Jiri Antonin - Sonatina in A Minor
2. Beethoven, Ludwig van - Sonatina in F 1st movement
3. Kuhlau, Friedrich - Sonatina, Op.55, No.3 1st movement
4. Clementi, Muzio - Sonatina Op.36, No.4, 1st movement
5. Kuhlau, Friedrich - Sonatina, Op.88, No.3 3rd movement
6. Haydn, Franz Joseph - Sonata, Hob.XVI/13, 3rd movem.
7. Clementi, Muzio - Sonatina Op.36, No.3, 1st movement
8. Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus - Sonata K.545, 1st movem.
9. Mozart - Sonata in A Major, K.331, 3rd movement: Rondo a la Turk
10. Chopin, Fantasie Impromptu Opus 66 in C sharp minor
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Display of System menu, Demo feature, whilst reproduction
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System menu Memory Initialize feature – Restore factory settings.
Tap the Up arrow two times to start the restoring of the factory
settings. The system will automatically return to the HOME
menu afterwards.
INFO: Press the FUNC key to reach the next feature without restoring the
factory settings. Or tap on Effect / Sound / Record or Start/Stop to
exit the System menu.
TIP: You can also reach this feature easily and directly by pressing the
Power key for four seconds and releasing it afterwards. This direct
access to Reset can be accessed at any point.
Prg./Data Update feature– Installing Firmware Update.
Tap the Up arrow two times to prepare the installing of the
Firmware Update. The system will automatically return to the
HOME menu afterwards.
INFO: A special computer program, the file with the Firmware Update and a
USB cable for the connection to the computer are necessary for a
Firmware-Update. The USB-MIDI connection will be used as a
connection. Detailed information for the update procedure will
possibly be provided with the update.
Display of System menu, Memory Initialize feature
Display of System menu, Prg./Data Update feature
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