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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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experience ringing in your ears.
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11. Make sure no objects or liquids
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b) Foreign objects or liquids spil
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c) The system was left out in th
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d) The system does not appear
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Safety and warning instructions
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using the product for the first time.
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be disconnected from the electrical outlet if it is
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serviced by a qualified service technician, if:
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into the system through the openings in the top; or
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rain; or
to work normally or it shows clear signs of working
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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 ProRecord &
ProScan
6 Welcome
6 Return your registration
6 Warranty
Chapter 2 Controls
7 ProRecord Control Box - front panel
8 ProRecord Control Box - back panel
8 ProRecord Control Box - right side
9 ProScan Control Box – front panel
9 ProScan Control Box – back panel
10 Pro Scan Control Box – right side
Chapter 3 Quick Start Information
11 Before you start
11 IOS ProRecord App
11 Switching on
11 Activating the stop rail
11 Plugging in headphones
11 Volume control
11 Selecting an instrument
11 Switching off
11 Deactivating the stop rail
Chapter 4 Operation
12 How to play a demo song
12 List of Demo Songs
13 Selecting Instruments
13 Using the TONE-button
13 Using the TONE-button in conjunction with
piano keys
14 Instruments available
15 Instruments and available effects
16 Effect Settings
16 Reverb
17 Chorus / Rotary Speaker
18 Delay
19 Transpose
20 Reset all effect settings
21 Metronome
21 Metronome ON/OFF
21 Metronome setup
22 Piano keys needed for metronome setup
23 Recording and Playback
23 Record instructions
23 Delete a recorded song
24 Playback instructions
25Changing the playback tempo of a recorded song
Chapter 5 Adjustments and Configurations
26 Note repeat limit
27 Tuning (Adjusting the pitch)
28 Touch control (Adjusting the touch)
29 Pedal ON position
30 Pedal resolution
31 Key depth
32 Continuous note-on
33 Black keys volume control
34 Volume control for individual keys (Bass keys）
35 Volume control for individual keys (Treble keys)
36 Reset to factory defaults
37 Initial setup instructions
38 Sensor re-calibration
39 Automatic sensor calibration
Chapter 6 iOS Application
40 Using the App
40 Connecting to iOS device
40 Sounds & Effects
40 Metronome
41 Recording & Playback
41 Demo Songs
41 Adjustments
Appendix: Technical Information
42 About MIDI
44 MIDI (Connecting to other device)
44 MIDI Implementation chart
45 Technical specifications
46 Troubleshooting
47 PianoDisc Contact Information
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Chapter 1 About QuietTime ProRecord & ProScan
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 ProRecord 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*;
 Can be used wirelessly with Bluetooth MIDI
 Record and play back a piano performance.
The ProScan system differs from the ProRecord in that it has no sound
card so the instrument tones are not available. It is designed to be used
with an external device such as an iPad, Computer, or MIDI controller to
generate sounds. When connected to a PianoDisc iQ system, it can record
and play back an acoustic piano performance.
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
ProRecord Controls
ProRecord Control Box – Front Panel
(1) Headphone Jacks –
Connections for up to two stereo
headphones. Note: A headphone connected
to the left jack mutes the line out jacks on the
back of the control box.
(2) USB Mini B Jack –
Used for connection to a computer or
other USB device.
(3) Tone Select Button –
Selects the 8 main instruments as
follows: Piano, Bright Piano, Mellow
Piano, FM Electric Piano, Church
Organ, Warm Organ, Percussive Organ
(4) Tone LED –
Flashes when an instrument is
selected. Flashes when a key or pedal
is played. Flashes at the set tempo of
the metronome when selected.
(5) Metronome –
Controls metronome functions;
Start/Stop, set-up.
(6) Metronome LED –
Indicates that the Metronome is in use.
(7) Record Button –
Controls Start/Stop of record function.
(8) Record LED –
Indicates when system is recording.
(9) Play Button –
Controls Start/Stop of playback
function.
(10) Playback LED –
Indicates when system is in playback
mode.
(11) Power/Volume control –
Push to turn power on or off. Rotate to
control volume of headphones and line
out.
Note: Power should be turned off after each
use
(12) Power Indicator LED –
Indicates when power is turned on.
Flashes when connected to a Bluetooth
device. (iPad or iPhone)
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ProRecord Control Box – Back Panel
(13) DC9V –
For DC power adapter
Caution: To avoid damage to the unit,
use only power adapters of the proper
voltage (9VDC out).
Note: If power is supplied from the EXT
connector (on side panel), do not use a
DC adapter.
(14) Keyboard –
For connecting the key sensors to the
control box
(15) MIDI IN / MIDI OUT –
For connecting to an external MIDI
device or computer
(16) Line Out –
RCA jacks for connecting to an external
stereo system.
(17) Line In –
For mixing sound produced by an
external audio device
ProRecord Control Box – Right Side
(18) EXT Jack – External connector
For connecting to a PianoDisc iQ system. Contains a MIDI interface and power input from the
PianoDisc system.
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Control Box – Right Side

(1) USB Mini B Jack -
Used for connection to a computer
or other USB device.
(2) Record Button –
Controls start/stop of record
function
(3) Record LED –
Indicates when system is recording
(4) Play Button –
Controls start/stop of play back
function
(5) Play LED –
Indicates when system is in play
back mode
(6) Power Button –
Push to turn power on and off
(7) Power LED –
Indicates when power is on. Flashes
when connected to a Bluetooth
device
Chapter 3 – Quick Start Information
NOTE: The following information assumes that the system has already been set-up initially when it
was installed. If this has not been done, see “Initial set-up instructions” in chapter 5.
Before you start Is the correct power supply available?
Be sure the power is connected, either from an AC adaptor or
from a PianoDisc external system.
(8) DC 9V –
For DC power adapter
Caution: To avoid damage to the unit,
use only power adapters of the proper
voltage (9VDC out).
Note: If power is supplied from the
EXT connector (on side panel), do not
use a DC adapter.
(9) Keyboard –
(10) MIDI In –
For connecting external MIDI device.
(11) MIDI Out –
For connecting external MIDI device.
For connecting to the key sensor strip
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ProScan back panel
ProScan Controls

(12) EXT Jack – External Connecter
For connecting to a PianoDisc iQ system. Contains a MIDI interface and power input from the
PianoDisc system.
NOTE: Many of the procedures in this manual that pertain to ProRecord will also apply
to ProScan. The main exception is that there is no access to any of the sounds or
sound effects that are built into the ProRecord system.
ProScan right side
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Chapter 3 – Quick Start Information
NOTE: The following information assumes that the system has already been set-up initially when it
was installed. If this has not been done, see “Initial set-up instructions” in chapter 5.
Before you start Is the correct power supply available?
Be sure the power is connected, either from an AC adaptor or
from a PianoDisc external system.
iOS App – A free app is available for iOS devices (iPhone, iPad,
etc.) from the Apple App store that can be used to control all the
features of the ProRecord and ProScan
The App provides an alternative and much more convenient
method for controlling the various features. See Chapter 6 for
details.
Switching on – Turn the power on by pressing the “POWER /
VOLUME” button. Do not press any keys or pedals while
powering on.
Activating the stop rail – Move the lever (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
comfortable listening volume level.
Selecting an instrument – Select the desired instrument using
the “TONE” button.
Playing the piano. Play the piano as normal.
Switching off – Press the power button gently.
Deactivating the stop rail. Move the lever on the beneath the
piano keyboard into the Normal position.
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Chapter 4 – Operation (Using the control box. For IOS App instructions, see chapter 6)
How to play a demo song
Start – Push the “PLAY” button for about 2 seconds. The “PLAY”
lamp will start flashing.
Auto play or Selecting a demo song – W hen 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 correspond
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.
Left Side of the keyboard
Demo Songs
List of Demo Songs
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” 1st 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
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Selecting Instruments (not available on ProScan)
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:
- Piano
- Bright Piano
- Mellow Piano
- Electric Piano
- FM Electric Piano
- Church Organ
- Warm Organ
- Percussive Organ
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TONE button + Piano key –
Press and hold the “TONE” button.
Then press one of the piano keys for the instrument desired (see chart of
instruments on following page). A sample of each instrument will sound
with each key pressed. Release the “TONE” button once you have
selected an instrument.
 
Notes:
 If power is turned off, the instrument will return to piano when power is turned on again
 Some of the instruments have pre-set effects (such as chorus & reverb) as part of their default setting.
 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.
The eight instruments that are accessed with the “TONE” button can be changed to any of the 88 instruments using the
following procedure:
Select the instrument from the “TONE” button that you want to replace
Hold the “TONE” while selecting the desired instrument from the piano keys.
Press the “RECORD” button
Release the “TONE” button
To return to the default 8 instruments, use the following procedure:
Press & hold the “TONE” button
Press the “PLAY” button
Note:
A sample of each instrument will sound with
each push of the “TONE” button.
Selecting Instruments
Using the “TONE” button in together with the pianos keys-
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different instruments can be selected using the “TONE” button in
conjunction with the piano keys (including the 8 instruments above)
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Instruments available
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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Instruments and available effects
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
The shaded instruments in the chart are those 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.
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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. The following pages describe how to access and adjust these effects.
The settings for transpose remain active when the instrument 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.
NOTE: The iOS app provides a more convenient method for controlling the effects. (See
chapter 6)
Reverb
Tone and – Press and hold the “TONE”- and the
“METRONOME”-buttons.
Piano key
– Play piano key #28 (C3) to select the reverb sounding
like you are playing in a room or
– Piano key #30 (D3) to select the reverb sounding like
you are playing in a hall.
– Play piano key #32 (E3) to deactivate the reverb effect.
Piano key – Play a white piano key between 1 & 20 (A0 – E1)
to select the level (intensity) of the reverb effect.
Tone and – Release the “TONE”- and the “METRONOME”-
buttons to save your settings.
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(Not available on ProScan)

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rotary speaker effect to standby
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Chorus/Rotary Speaker
Tone and – Press and hold the “TONE”- and
“METRONOME”-button.
Piano key
– Play piano key #40 (C4) to activate the C
ho
– Piano key #42 (D4) to activate the rotary s
p
– Play piano key #44 (E4) to deactivate the e
ff
Piano key – Play a white piano key
between 1 & 20 (A0
select the level (intensity) of the Chorus effect.
Tone and – Release the “TONE”- and the “M
E
button to save your settings.
Note:
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ker effect changes the function of the pedals!
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w and fast rotary speaker effect. Left pedal is used
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Delay
Tone and – Press and hold the “TONE”- and the
“METRONOME”-buttons.
Piano key
– Play piano key #52 (C5) to activate the delay effect or
– Play piano key #54 (D5) to deactivate the delay effect.
Piano key – Play a white piano key Between 1 & 20 (A0 – E1) to
select the amount of delay for the Chorus effect.
Tone and – Release the “TONE”- and “METRONOME”-
buttons to save your settings.
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Transpose
Tone and – Press and hold the “TONE”- and the
“METRONOME”-button.
Piano key
– Play piano key #64 (C6) to transpose the piano’s pitch
down by ½ steps,
– Play piano key #68 (E6) to transpose the pianos pitch
upwards by ½ steps.
– Play piano key #66 (D6) to reset the piano’s pitch to
normal.
Tone and – Release the “TONE”- and “METRONOME”-
buttons to save your settings.
Note:
The settings for transpose remain active when the instrument is changed.
The transpose effect resets to factory defaults when the power is switched off and back on.
If ProRecord is being used with a PianoDisc iQ system connected through the “EXT”
jack, the transpose feature can be set to also transpose iQ playback. This can be set
using the ProRecord App on an IOS device (See Chapter 6). In the “Adjustments”
menu, set “CONNECT WITH IQ PLAYER” to “ON”.
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Reset All Effects
Tone and – Press and hold the “TONE”- and the
“METRONOME”-button.
Piano key – Play piano key #88 (C8) 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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