Qrs music technologies Chili User manual

Phone: 941-597-5888

Fax: 941-597-3936

Email: [email protected]

QRS Music Technologies, Inc.

2011 Seward Ave

Naples, FL 34109

www.qrsmusic.com

For Technical Support Call 1-941-597-5888

Features

•Quick Practice, Record, Playback and

Performance

•Eight sources from which to play

•Built in General MIDI Sound Set

•"Whole house" audio outputs

•Piano only outputs

•Practice the way you want

•Plays Standard MIDI File formats type 1 & 0

and many other player system’s software

Revision :# 7.0

Manual Catalog #: 77020

QRS Music Introduces

Chili is a Dual Drive MIDI File Player unit that

includes a built -in CD Rom Drive & Floppy Disk

Drive .

Chili Manual -Advanced Guide

The next generation of advanced MIDI file

players and player piano controllers.

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This device complies with part 15 class B of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions. (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must

not accept any interference received, including that may cause undesired operation.

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TABLE OFCONTENTS

FCC-----------------------------------------------------------------------2

Parts Included ------------------------------------------------------5

Installing Chili On Your Piano-------------------------------6

Mounting Bracket Assembly ----------------------------------6

The Correct Pianomation MIDI EPROM -------------------6

When You First Turn The Unit On -------------------------7

Boot Sector--------------------------------------------------------7

Version Numbers------------------------------------------------7

Quick Start------------------------------------------------------------8

Auto Source Select ---------------------------------------------8

Playing One Track Or All Tracks----------------------------8

Understanding Basic Use-------------------------------------9

Screen View Basics---------------------------------------------9-11

Knobs And Button Basics -------------------------------------12

Front Panel Features --------------------------------------13, 14

Back Panel Features ---------------------------------------15, 16

Configurations And Hook Ups ------------------------17-20

Commercial Applications, Auto Start, Perform,

Mixed Outputs Piped Through Establishment --------17

Practice In Silence-----------------------------------------------17

Mounted At The Stereo-----------------------------------------18

As A Stand Alone Sequencer---------------------------------18

Basic Piano Hookup---------------------------------------------19

Basic Piano HookupWith Record---------------------------19

Adding A Wireless Connection From Your Stereo

To Add A VCR Or Multi Disc CD Player----------------18

Hard-wire a PC to play your piano---------------------------20

Wireless Signal from your PC to Play the Piano---------20

Adding A PC to A System with Record---------------------20

The Remote Control----------------------------------------------21

Setting Up The System—Menu Items

Descriptions and Functions----------------------------------22

Presets---------------------------------------------------------------23

Choose A Favorite Or Reset Chili Back To

Its Original Factory Settings-----------------------------23

Set A Current Setting As A Favorite ------------------23

Equalizing Relative Background Volumes From CD &

Sound Card-------------------------------------------------------- 24

Setting defaults for what you hear, and how you hear it

Setup The Mixed Piano & Background Balance --25

Tracking Piano Volume Relative To The

Background Volume Using Curves---------26

Mixed Output Volumes-----------------------------25

Understanding Your Mixed Outputs

Volume, Balance, & Levels------------------- 26

How Speaker volume Is Set To Match

The Volume Of The Player Piano---------- 27

Tweaking Your Piano’s Volume With.

The Background Volume (offsets)----------- 28

Setup The Headphone Output Volumes------------ 29

Setting Up Chili To Use A Mike------------------------ 30

What Version Of Code Do You Have?-------------- 30

MIDI Settings Menu Description----------------------- 31

Delays Between Piano and Background------ 32

Sync Speaker With Piano------------------------- 32

Changing The Dynamics Of A

Performance -Expression--------------------- 33

Changing The Dynamics Of A

Recorded Performance------------------------- 33

Starting and Stopping Playback from and

external MIDI source------------------------------- 33

Setting How Your Files Will Playback --------------- 34

Shuffle, Repeat, Loop------------------------------ 33

Auto—On—Start Playing On Power Up------- 33

Record Strip Setup----------------------------------------------- 35

Is The MIDI In Port Used For Your Record

Strip—Installed-------------------------------------------- 35

One Touch On Or Off------------------------------------ 35

Align Record with Playback What's Played In

Is What Comes Out--------------------------------------- 36

Start, View, Reset, Knee, Expression---------- 37

Layering More Than One Sound When You Play

And Record------------------------------------------------------ 37

MIDI Merge—To Merge Existing MIDI Data With

MIDI From The MIDI InPort.-------------------------------- 38

Analog MIDI Output Setup------------------------------------- 38

Changing Audio Volumes And Settings--------------- 39

Global—Controls All Audio Outputs----------------- 40

Unmixed Piano& Background offsets --------------- 40

Mixed, Unmixed, Headphones (bass, treble,

balance)----------------------------------------------------- 40

Changing How A MIDI File Plays Back ----------------- 41

Changing Tempo------------------------------------------ 41

Modifying The Key It Is Played In/Transpose------ 42

Tuning-------------------------------------------------------- 42

Bank---------------------------------------------------------- 42

Reverb Effects -------------------------------------------- 43

Chorus Effects--------------------------------------------- 43

Omni On----------------------------------------------------- 43

Practicing –Menu Item Descriptions ------------------- 44

Enabling Silent Practice--------------------------------- 44

Using Left And Right Hand Features----------------- 45

Setting The Left & Right HandSplit Point---------- 46

What Is Heard Out Of The Headphones------------ 46

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Mark A Section Of Music For Use While

Practicing-------------------------------------------------47

Practicing, Performing Or Recording With

The Speakers On or Off----------------------------- 49-50

Taking Advantage Of The Metronome ------------------48

Enabling The Metronome For Use While

Practicing And Recording-----------------------------48

Adjusting The Time Signature--------------------------48

Adjusting Metronome “Beats Per Second”

While Recording-------------------------------------------49

Adjusting Metronome Volume--------------------------49

Adjusting Metronome Volume While Recording---49

How To Play The Many Sources---------------------------51

QRS_CD, Floppy, Demo, ECD (External

CD), Aux, MIDI, Audio_CD, MIDI_CD----------------51

Creating Your Own MIDI CD----------------------------51

Resetting Your System Using The Clear

Button -----------------------------------------------------------------50

Home Screen-----------------------------------------------50

Clear Memory-----------------------------------------------50

Reset The System-----------------------------------------50

Voice Button---------------------------------------------------------50

Layering, Assigning Or Setting Instruments

On A MIDI File----------------------------------------------52

Enabling 16 layered Voices-----------------------------37

Recording Menu Descriptions ------------------------------53

WhatAre The Differences Between One

Touch On and Off------------------------------------------53

Quick Record & Playback-------------------------------54

Recording a layered piece-------------------------------54

Adding A Drum Track-------------------------------------56

Saving Your Masterpiece--------------------------------54

Adding On To The End Of A Track Using

Append----------------------------------------------------55

Assigning Instrument Sounds To What Has

Been Recorded Or What Will Be Recorded-----55

Adding Another Track And Automatically

Assigning A Channel ----------------------------------55

How To Record Left & Right Hand Separately

Using Channel 1 And 2 -----------------------------56

Adding Tracks To An Existing File--------------------57

Virtuoso Violin -Setup And Adjustments ----------58-60

Cable Configuration---------------------------------------58

Setup the Equalizer---------------------------------------59

Setup the Volume Curves-------------------------------60

Accessories And Options-------------------------------------66

Upgrading Your Software-------------------------------------61

MIDI Implementation Table-----------------------------------67

Notes--------------------------------------------------------------- 62-63

Contact Information ---------------------------------------------68

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MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART

16

Dulcimer

32

Guitar

Harmonic

48

Timpani

64

Syn.

Brass 2

80

Ocarina

96

Sweep

112

Shanai

128

Gunshot

15

Tubuler

Bells

31

Distortion

Guitar

47

Harp

63

Syn. Brass

1

79

Whistle

95

Halo

111

Fiddle

127

Applause

14

Xylo -

phone

30

Overdrive

Guitar

46

Pizzicato

Strings

62

Brass

Section

78

Shaku -

hachi

94

Metallic

110

Bagpipe

126

Helicopter

13

Marimba

29

Elec. Mute

Guitar

45

Tremolo

Strings

61

French

Horn

77

Blown

Bottle

93

Bowed

109

Kalimba

125

Telephone

12

Vibra-

phone

28

Elec.

Clean

44

Contra -

bass

60

Muted

trumpet

76

Pan Flute

92

Choir

108

Koto

124

Bird

11

Music Box

27

Elec. Jazz

Guitar

43

Cello

59

Tuba

75

Recorder

91

Polysynth

107

Shamisen

123

Seashore

10

Glocken -

spiel

26

Steel

Guitar

42

Viola

58

Trombone

74

Flute

90

Warm

106

Banjo

122

Breath

9

Celesta

25

Nylon

Guitar

41

Violin

57

Trumpet

73

Piccolo

89

New Age

105

Sitar

121

Guitar

Fret

8

Clavi

24

Tango

Accordian

40

Syn. Bass

2

56

Orch. Hit

72

Clarinet

88

Bass Lead

104

Sci-fi

120

Reverse

Cym.

7

Harps -

ichord

23

Harmonica

39

Syn. Bass 1

55

Synth Voice

71

Bassoon

87

Fifths

103

Echoes

119

Syn. Drum

6

Elec.

Piano 2

22

Accordian

38

Slap Bass

2

54

Voice

Oohs

70

English

Horn

86

Voice

102

Goblins

118

Melodic

Drum

5

Elec.

Piano 1

21

Reed

Organ

37

Slap

Bass 1

53

Choir

Aahs

69

Oboe

85

Charang

101

Brightnes

s

117

Taiko

Drum

4

Honky-

tonk

20

Church

Organ

36

Fretless

Bass

52

Syn.

Strings 2

68

Bari Sax

84

Chiff

100

Atmosph

ere

116

Wood

Block

3

Elec.

Grand

19

Rock

Organ

35

Elec.

Picked

51

Syn.

Strings 1

67

Tenor

Sax

83

Calliope

99

Crystal

115

Steel

Drums

2

Bright

Acoustic

18

Percussive

Organ

34

Elec.

Finger

50

Strings

Ens. 2

66

Alto Sax

82

Sawtooth

98

Soundtrack

114

Agogo

1

Acoustic

Grand

17

Hammond

Organ

33

Acoustic

Bass

49

Strings

Ens. 1

65

Soprano

Sax

81

Square

97

Ice Rain

113

Tinkle Bell

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ACCESSORY OPTIONS

Wireless Systems

50288 Wireless V 169.445 (Piano)

50289 Wireless W 171.845 (Audio)

Record Strip

70484 MIDI Record Strip (Lite Switch)

70495 MIDI Record Strip (Opti-Scan)

Stop Rails

70470 Grand Stop Rail

70475 Upright Stop Rail

70250 Installer's Kit

71212 Nickelodeon Kit

70130 Pedal Solenoid

71220 220V Operation

70850 Universal Sostenuto Cable Trapwork

70897 Steinway Sostenuto Trapwork

70895 Push Type Sostenuto Trapwork

70896 Pull Type Sostenuto Trapwork

70387 Smart Switch

70396 External Keypad

70394 IR Sensor

70398 Spare Remote Control

50060 Analog to MIDI Interface

70381 CD Keyboard Player

50105 Sound Card MIDI Male Cable

80115 Sound Card MIDI Female Cable

50119 Wave Dock

50118 MIDI Dock 1x

50121 MIDI Dock 2x

50123 USB MIDI Interface Mac/PC

70530 Piano Audio Mixer

Misc. Accessories & Enhancements

70207 Orchestrated Cable Package for Home

70150 MIDI Cable 1 ft

70151 MIDI Cable 3 ft

70371 MIDI Cable 5 ft

70152 MIDI Cable 10 ft

70153 MIDI Cable 20 ft

70154 MIDI Cable 50 ft

70155 MIDI Cable 100 ft

70133 RCA to RCA Male Plugs 3 ft

70131 RCA to RCA Male Plugs 6 ft

70134 RCA to RCA Male Plugs 12 ft

70135 RCA to RCA Male Plugs 20 ft

70209 Twin RCA Plugs to Twin RCA Plugs

70213 Y RCA Connector

60018 Stereo Mini to L & R RCA Cable

Stereo Mini to L & R RCA Adapter

70158 MIDI Barrel Connector

70166 RCA Barrel Connector

Cables

Software

Series

400xxx Piano Solos Nostalgic Series

800xxx Piano Solos Performance Series

860xxx Concert Series CDs

860xxxM Nickelodeon CDs

875xxx Original Artists

810996 CD Organizer Zipper Case with (24) CDs

QRS Floppy Disks

Series

600,xxx Piano Solos

660,xxx Concert Series Floppies, Look for Floppy

Disk Icon

609981 Floppy Collection (10) in Zippered Case

QRS Pianomation VCR Tapes

Series

950,xxx Sing-Along Videos

Computer Programs

500105-500128 Pianist Programs for IBM or Mac

QRS Pianomation CDs

To Order Call 941-597-5888

or visit our website at

www.qrsmusic.com

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PARTS INCLUDED

Chili Box Pack Out

QRS # Description QTY

36362 4-40 Phillips Pan Head Screw 4

36366 Shoulder Washers 4

36363 Mounting Screws #6 .75 Philips Head Flat 8

70134 RCA to RCA Male Plugs 1

70371 MIDI Cable (5') 1

70388 Batteries AAA 4

71398 Remote Control 1

77020 Owners Manual 1

70214 Power Cable 1

669990 Sampler Disk 1

70570 1.5x EPROM (if required) 1

77006 Power Supply Mounting Bracket—Wrapped around power supply 1

36364 AMC mounting bracket 1

77034 Shipping Box 1

77002 Power Supply 1

Chili—Dual Drive Cat # 77500

Includes the pack out above and

both a CD drive and Floppy disk

drive.

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If you are upgrading from a previous version of Pianomation MIDI you will need to update the EPROM to version

1.51 or 1.61 . The version 1.51 EPROM requires a 256 processor, similar to the one shown below, and their

associated cables. Below are the QRS part numbers required. The EPROM version is written on the chip which is

located on the processor board.

INSTALLING ONYOUR PIANO

EPROM version 1.50 is required in an existing piano.

This goes into the processor located under the piano.

Test&Alignment

Cat.No.811435

NoteDriverSignalCable

Cat.No.70319

UserControlCable

Cat.No.70329 PowerSupplyCable

Cat.No.811434

Status

QRSProcessor

Cat.No.60100

•Mount the bracket to Chili before installing on the piano. It is important that the

shoulder washers have the same orientation as shown above.

•Place the unit under the front of the piano in a pulled out position.

•Use a screw gun to insert the rear screws.

•Pull the unit back all the way giving you access to the holes in the front of the

mounting bracket.

•Screw in the front 2 screws. Be sure they are fully inserted or you will scratch the

top of the unit.

UPDATINGTHE PIANOMATION ENGINE

Description QRS Part Number

EPROM 1.51 70570

Note: If Chili is mounted on the piano flip dip switch 3 up. Dip switches are located on the side of the Year 2000

processor and inside the enclosure on the previous years enclosures.

Be sure any powered speakers

plugged into Pianomation MIDI

are plugged into the

Pianomation system power

supply’s switched outlet.

To Driver Boards To Power Supply

MIDI In

To User Interface To Test Box

Year 2000 Release

Piano Automation

Ver1.30 SN:****

Piano Automation

Ver1.30 SN:****

1.51K

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The Yamaha concert

series floppy does not

sound right.

•Yamaha does not always adhere to the General MIDI specification

when asking for specific instruments. This may cause the sounds

out of the Chili unit to play differently.

Some piano keys are

playing louder than

others, or the sustain

pedal does not have

enough power to

energize our system.

•When this is noticeable give your technician a call, or give QRS a

call, there are routines built into Chili to adjust for this but some

instruction is necessary. This setup is typically done after a tuning

or when initially installed in the home.

The sustain event is not

recorded accurately. •The sustain switch must be accurately installed or it will effect the

entire performance. The sustain switch is located either under the

piano or inside the piano. If it is inside the piano call your

technician to come adjust it. If it is still not to your satisfaction do

not let them leave without calling us first.

The speaker on the piano

Pops when I turn the unit

on.

•This occurred on most of the first units built that did not have the

powered speaker plugged into the switched power supply of the

Pianomation MIDI system and version 1.51k EPROM is not

installed.

My disk is not recognized

when I upgrade. •Make sure you used a clean formatted floppy and make sure the

name of the file is QRSUpdat.bin.

The Metronome does not

stop when I start

recording.

•Check to make sure you are getting MIDI out from your record strip.

•Check the record strips power.

•Select MIDI as your source, choose an instrument, play the piano, if

you hear the instrument out of the speaker then the record strip is

working. Go back to record, record, stop and play. If it still does

not record. Call QRS.

The unit does not power

down. •This usually occurs when the system is writing to flash. Hold clear

for two seconds, this will interrupt what it is doing and shut down.

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Piano jumps to its loudest

setting. •The pianomation processor on the bottom of the piano has

dipswitch 3 set to off.

•Check the piano curves; Setup -Defaults -Audio -Curves -Piano if

these are set to 127 across the board high volume is all you will

receive.

I cant turn the volume

down on a piece I have

just recorded.

•That is by design, the intent is for the piano to play it back the way it

was played in. To adjust the volume you must save it first then play

it from the Floppy. The volume knob will then work for you.

•If it is the playback dynamics you are worried about try one of two

things 1. Doing a record alignment, or 2. Changing the expression

settings.

The song I recorded and

saved does not play back

at the same expression.

•Set the global volume at 64.

The unit locks up on start

up. •This issue occurred on several of the first units sold, it was related

to the IR control. Try upgrading to the latest code using the 4

button reset. If the unit locks up again -hold clear for 2 seconds -

this will interrupt what the processor is trying to do and keep you

moving.

•If this doesn't work give us a call.

The unit will not play the

CD sequentially. •There are four ways to play back a CD; Sequentially, Shuffle

(sticky), Shuffle (non-sticky) only one song then stop and

Programmed.

•If Shuffle (sticky) is set to on it will not play sequentially. To turn it

off go to Setup-Defaults -Playback -Shuffle and turn it off.

•If Shuffle (non-sticky) is on it will not play sequentially -to turn it

off go to the home screen (push clear once) select shuffle and turn

it off.

•If Programmed is set to only one song: go to the home screen

(push clear once) select program and reset the tracks you would

like to play.

•If Continuous is turned off. To turn it on go to Setup -Defaults -

Playback -Continuous and turn it off.

The MIDI file on my

Floppy does not load I

receive an error.

•The MIDI file may still be on the Floppy but the drive may not be

able to retrieve the data in the location specified. Try saving the

MIDI file to your hard drive on your PC, reformat your floppy disk

and then transfer the file back. This should work. If you do not

have another floppy and it is a QRS floppy call us.

•The songs loaded on the disk are buried in a file folder. Bring them

to the top level using your PC.

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WHEN YOU FIRSTTURN CHILI ON

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The second screen states the unit is initializing.

This screen indicates the version of the Pianomation MIDI

EPROM in the processor. The processor is typically

mounted under a grand piano or inside an upright. It also

tells us the version of the Chili software, and will perform

an internal check to ensure the stability of all the circuits.

The unit will now load up previous set-points.

Finally, the home screen appears. The unit is now ready

for operation.

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g

This screen indicates that Chili can be updated via a floppy

disk.

Note: If demo was your last source then the demo

loading screen will be next.

Note: If you miss the version numbers, you can view

them by pressing setup and choosing Version.

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QUICK START

To familiarize yourself with the basic functions of Chili, follow the six steps below. These steps will walk you

through the basic playback features that are commonly used for playback of a CD, Floppy or Internal Demo. Chili

utilizes the same buttons for other features. These features will be discussed in detail in the following sections.

Step 1.

Press Power

Press “Power” to turn the unit “ON” or “OFF”. The unit will

default to the last played source.

Step 2.

Press Play

Push play and the song begins. Push pause and the song

will pause.

Step 3.

AdjustVolume

To increase volume, turn the dial to the right, to decrease

volume turn the dial to the left.

Step 4.

Advance Song

To advance to the next song Press the “Right” button.

Step 5.

Previous Song

To return to the beginning of the song Press the “Left” but-

ton once . Press twice to go to the previous song.

Step 6.

Press Stop

To end playback Press “Stop”.

Play Once a track has been selected and “played” the unit will

then continue to the next track until it reaches the end of

the media.

Right

Left

Enter

So, to play a CD: Push the

Source button, Dial In

QRSCD, Push Enter.

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Downloading an update from the website

•Create a folder under you’re My Documents folder called QRS, and one called QRS Manu-

als. Go online to http://www.qrsmusic.com.

•Click on QRS Software Update link under the picture of Chili

•Click on the upgrade file QRS610.bin version x.xx.

•Your computer will ask you where you want to put it, send it to your QRS folder and push

enter.

•When it is done downloading, copy the QRS610.bin just downloaded to a blank floppy.

•Rename the file on the floppy QRSupdat.bin.

•While you are at the sight you can also download the latest manuals to the QRS manual

folder you created.

For units where the display reads Boot Loader 0.02

•Hold down the following 4 buttons at the same time-"audio", "metronome", "source",

"setup" and Power up the Chili (This will erase all existing presets you may have had).

•Holding the four buttons down should be done if you are jumping from one major revision to

another. For example from 3.xx to 4.xx. It is not required if you are jumping from say 4.45 to

4.48.

•If this is a minor update turn the unit on without holding the buttons.

•Insert the QRSUpdat disk and hold the clear button down for more than 6 seconds.

•The boot code will now flash QRSUPDAT.BIN, (about 8xxK).

•After the upgrade has finished, remove the disk. You are finished upgrading and the install-

ing latest code.

•Turn the unit off then on.

•If you have a record strip present be sure to go to "Setup-Record Strip -Present " .

•If you have any questions be sure to give us a call. 941-597-5888.

•If you get errors try it again, or make another copy ona reformatted disk.

UPGRADING

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Setting Up The Volume Curves

•Select a Virtuoso Violin song.

•Push Play.

•Press Setup -Defaults -Audio -Curves -Violin.

•The Violin, Piano and Speaker will go down to

its lowest volume.

•Adjust the violin's volume so that it sounds good

with the lowest volume played by the piano and

background. You may want to also look at the

bow movement's speed. The lowest violin

volume should also coincide with an attractive

bow speed.

•Push the Right button.

•Adjust the violins volume to sound good with the

piano and background speaker.

•Push the Right button.

•Adjust the violins max volume to sound good

with the pianos and backgrounds max volume.

•Push Enter.

•By pushing enter the volume will revert to what

the global volume is set to.

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Enter

Right

Left

VIRTUOSO VIOLIN -SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS

The Y axis shows the volume settings for each instrument and the

audio processor. The X axis shows the corresponding Global

volume. So in this example when global volume is at say 1, the

piano is at 1 to play its softest the audio processor is at 30 to

sound good with the piano. And the violin sounds good with the

other two when its volume is at 85.

85

30

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The top row of the screen will always tell you where you

are within the operating system's logic tree, or what your

current operating status is.

In example 1: We are looking at the current operating

status.

•The first four characters tell us Chili's mode.

•The second spot tells us the unit is stopped.

•Here the elapsed time is displayed. If this were a

MIDI file you would see the measures being

counted. (See Example 2.)

•Push enter at Select and you can select the track

using the data dial.

The selection can only be made when the first letter

of the selection is highlighted in the first or second

spot of the LCD. If there is an arrow in the first spot

of the LCD it indicates there is a higher menu or

more selections to the left. Turning the data dial

knob to the right brings the first letter of the next

word into the highlighted selection area. Pushing

enter selects the option and brings up the next set

of possible selections or a set point to be adjusted.

The arrow pointing to the right (") indicates there are

more options to choose. They are located to the right of

the Shuffle option.

The bottom row indicates what options are available.

Example 1

The numbers 1—16 on the bottom of the screen point to

an indicator on the LCD that identifies the active

channels, the channels that will have activity, and those

where a piano channel is present.

(-) A dash indicates a channel that is present.

(?) A note indicates the present channel is active.

(v) The Piano shape indicates there is a piano on this

particular channel .

D1D1PLAY0002M

v

?

----------

In this example the D in the first space indicates that a demo

MIDI file is the source and PLAY indicates that it is playing.

•PLAY = file is playing, STOP = Stopped, PAUSE =

Paused

•The 0002M is the number of measures that have been

played.

Example 2

IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE: EACH WORD (not set of words) on the second line is an option you can

select. Turning the dial simply shifts the words in the line left or right. When the word representing the

option you would like is the first word on the left, pushing enter will go to that word’s/option’s submenu.

NOTE ABOVE: YOU ARE NOT PUSHING ENTER FOR THE OPTION “SELECT SHUFFLE” YOU ARE

PUSHING ENTER FOR THE OPTION “SELECT”

IF YOU SEE THE WORD PLAY ON THE TOP ROW, THE KNOB WILL ACT AS A GLOBAL VOLUME

CONTROL. WHEN PLAY IS NOT PRESENT THE DATA DIAL ACTS SIMILAR TO A MOUSE TO NAVIGATE

SELECTIONS OR CHANGE SETPOINTS.

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SCREEN VIEW BASICS

The status is always indicated by the Status Code (first four digits of the first line of the LCD’s Home page). To

return to the home page, at any time, press the clear button once.

C -Internal "QRS CD” is the

source

F -Internal “Floppy” is the

source

D -“Demo” is source

A -“Aux In" is the source

X -External CD (“ECD”) is

source

M -“MIDI In" is source

R -Recorded data is source

c -Internal Audio CD

_ -MIDI Data CD

1 -The source is manually selected & QRS or MIDI

content is present.

2 -The source was manually selected & a non-MIDI or

QRS content was detected.

3 -Auto source detect on & QRS or MIDI content is

present.

4 -Auto source detect on & an audio CD was detected.

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The first digit on the

screen indicates what

the active source is. If

you want to play a

floppy and a C is

present, you must

change the source.

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C1D1SOURCE

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CDFloppyDemo

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Pushing the I/O (source) button or F1 key on

the remote will bring you directly to a screen

that allows you to change the source.

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ShuffleRepeat

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Source

I/O

Top Row -Position

Top Row -Position #2

Change the source, for example,

means if you want to play a

floppy instead of a CD, or vice

versa. This is where you tell the

unit to do it.

Looking at those first four characters will

always tell you what state Chili is in.

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VIRTUOSO VIOLIN -SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS

Setting Up The Equalizer

Press Setup -Defaults -Audio -Equalizer -Violin -

and set the violin to zero. By doing this you will be

telling Chili several things.

That the sequencer should not produce any violin

sounds that are found on Channel 2.

•That the Chili unit should parse all MIDI files

for Virtuoso Violin events on Channel 2.

•That Chili should route the channel 2 Virtuoso

Violin events to the delayed MIDI out. ( The

violin plays in real time, the piano has a built in

500ms delay.)

SETUP

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The Chili unit is typically mounted in the pedestal

of the Virtuoso Violin. The Piano does not require

any control boxes, because it is controlled by the

Chili unit at the Violin Pedestal.

On the Pianomation MIDI processor Dip switch 9

and 3 are turned on.

The speaker is also located in the pedestal.

VIRTUOSO VIOLIN -SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS

MIDI In MIDIOut

MIDI Thru

To Driver Boards To Power Supply

MIDI In

To User Interface To Test Box

The Back Of CHILI

Pianomation MIDI Processor

Unmixed OutMixed Out

Aux InCD In

AMI Out PMM Reset

IR Port

Mic In

To Pianomation

MIDI Through

MIDI Out Delayed

MIDI OutMIDI In

Power

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R -Right hand muted

L-Left hand muted

B -Both hands muted

E -The capability to push left or right is enabled

D -Auto left and right hand capabilities disabled

1 -In order

2 -In order repeat

3 -Shuffle

4 -Shuffle repeat

5 -not used

6 –not used

7 -Marked playback auto repeat

8 -Marked playback pause repeat

P -Practice Mode speakers are live

Q -Quiet Practice Mode

SCREEN VIEW BASICS

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The third position indicates that the left and right buttons can be used to mute or un-mute a particular hand. If the

L/R “hand” or channel has been enabled the screen will display an E, if the left hand is muted the L will be

displayed. A MIDI file must be playing in order to mute a channel.

If the solo piano performance has only one piano channel, and L/R has been enabled, the split point will determine

which keys are muted. If the MIDI file has piano on both Channel 1 and Channel 2 Chili will assume Channel 1 is

the left hand and Channel 2 is the right hand.

RightLeft

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ENABLEL/RSPL

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Practice To enable Left and Right Playback enter

the Practice Mode screen by pressing the

practice button. Choose L-R, press enter

and select enable.

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The fourth digit represents the type of playback requested. In the example above Chili will play each title in the

same order as on the CD or Floppy.

Top Row -Position

If you want to practice with the metronome,

make sure you enable it first using the

menu under the metronome button.

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KNOB & BUTTON BASICS

Round Buttons: These are directly linked to the

submenu associated with that button. For

example: The first button changes the audio output

settings. By pressing audio, a menu of the

different audio settings that can be changed are

displayed. The MIDI button changes the digital

settings such as tempo and key. Practice allows

you to establish routines to aid in learning to play

the piano. Metronome controls the built in

metronome and its timing. Source allows you to

select between the many sources available. Setup

is typically a one time operation, used when the

unit is first received.

The Data Dial: The largest knob on the unit has

several main functions:

•As a mouse, navigating between options.

•As a set point adjustment, where parameters

such as volume level, tempo and metronome

timing can be adjusted.

Turning the knob: When the knob is first turned it

will increment the set point one at a time. After the

7th increment it will jump several digits at a time,

allowing the unit to scan to a specific point much

faster.

The 'Enter' Button: Is similar to clicking a mouse. A

parameter is selected or a set point is adjusted then

set by pressing enter.

The 'Voice' button allows instruments to be

assigned to channels. During the play of a MIDI file

you can change the sound assigned to each

channel. To do so, press voice and then use the left

& right buttons to toggle between channel and

instrument. Toggle to instrument, use the data dial

to select an instrument, and then toggle back to

channel. This will save the instrument assignment

for that channel and you will hear that instrument thru

the speaker.

The 'Clear' button will bring the unit to the main

menu. If held for 2 seconds it will clear scratch pad

memory (a temporary storage area where MIDI files

reside while they are played, recorded or

manipulated), reset Pianomation and send your

volumes to a known state based on current global

volume and the curves in setup. If held for 6 seconds

it will reset the system.

The 'Left' and 'Right' Buttons can be used in place

of the data dial to make selections, advance the

track, rewind or mute the left or right hand. If needs

to be made, you can use the data dial or the left and

right buttons to select an option.

If the unit is playing, or no options are available, the

buttons can be used to advance or rewind the track.

'Play' starts playback. Pushing it while it is playing

will pause playback. Stop will stop playback and

reset to the beginning of the track.

'Record' displays the menu for recording or saving a

modified MIDI file. If you are in OneTouch Mode,

simply begin recording. A metronome click will

indicate you can record. If you are not in OneTouch

pushing record will present the record screen. From

there you can choose to record a new piece or add on

to an existing piece.

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RECORDING ADDITIONALTRACKS TOANEXISTING SONG

Turn "One Touch" Off and Load a File

•If "One Touch" is On -Turn "One Touch" Off by

pressing Setup.

•Select Record Strip, Press Enter.

•Select "One Touch" and Press Enter.

•Select Off and Press Enter -"One Touch" is now off

and advanced record mode is on.

•Load your file from floppy by pressing Source.

•Select Floppy and press Enter.

•Select File and press Enter The file will be loaded

into Scratch Pad Memory.

Enter

RECORDSTRIP

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ONETOUCH

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ONETOUCHRECORD

OFFON

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CD

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FLOPPYDEMOEC

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•

Red Light will signify that it is being

loaded.

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•Press the Record Button -The R in Record will be

highlighted.

•Press Enter.

•There will be a two measure lead-in of the Metro-

nome, then the music from the file will begin to play.

•Record when you are ready.

•Press Stop.

•Press Play.

•The Piano Parts will play on the piano and the back-

ground will be heard from the speaker connected to

the piano.

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RECORDING A LEFT AND RIGHT HAND FILE

•Push Record -The metronome will start to tick and Channel One track One is ready for

recording.

•Record with your left hand

•Push Stop

•Push Play if you want the unit to play back what was played in.

•You will hear the left hands performance out of the speaker and you will then play along.

•Push Stop

•Push Play

Enter •When done or after you push stop, turn the data dial to SAVE and push enter.

Enter •Name the tune.

•Insert a floppy disk.

•Push Enter.

•Red Light will signify that it is being saved.

•The tune will then be saved to floppy

•To take advantage of the left and right hand features of the unit refer to page 45.

Since Channel 1 represents the left hand and Channel two represents the right hand, you will record in that order.

•Push Enter -to add a new track. -By doing this you will be recording on track two but

also Channel two. There will be a two measure lead in prior to the other piece of music

starting.

R1D1RECORD

ADDNEWTRK

•

ADDDRUMTRKAP

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PENDSAVE

ASSIGN

ppppppppppppppp

•To add a drum track to channel 10 without recording the first 9 channels and tracks.

Select AddDrumTr.

•The Metronome will give you a two measure lead in prior to playing a piece already

recorded.

•At this point each key is assigned a percussion instrument according to the MIDI standard.

ADD A DRUMTRACK

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FRONT PANEL FEATURES

Power Turns the unit on and off. Note: It does not require Pianomation to be

turned on, however the piano will not play unless Pianomation is on.

When power is applied to Chili, the unit will turn on. If auto start is on, the

unit will also begin to play (pg. 33).

Play/

Pause

Press play and the first song in the sequence will begin to play. Press

pause and the source will pause. If continuous play is turned off then

only one song will play.

STOP Stops recording, and/or stops playback or mutes the external source (i.e.,

Multi-Disc CD Player or PC).

RECORD Press record and the metronome will start, and Chili will wait for the first

MIDI event. When done recording, press stop. To hear what you just

recorded press Play. The performance now in scratch pad memory can

be cleared, played, saved or appended.

Voice Quickly change the sound you hear when you are performing or

recording. Each channel can be assigned an instrument.

Clear Clear will return to Chili’s home state. Hold the button down for 2

seconds and you will clear the scratch pad memory. Hold the button down

for 6 seconds and the system will reset.

Right/

Left

Left and Right control which hand is muted, as well as track advance or

rewind. While L/R is on, press left or right to mute the respective hand.

This is handy when using any of the readily available education software.

IR

Will accept an IR control signal from the hand held remote control.

STATUS These two LEDs will display the status of your audio inputs and MIDI

activity.

Voice

Clear

Right

Left

Line MIDI

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FRONT PANEL FEATURES

Data Dial/

Enter

This dial is the main navigator and set point adjustor for the system.

The default function is to control global volume (piano & audio) of the

system. When the unit is stopped or a button is pushed it acts as a

mouse. When you arrive at an option, 'Enter' is used to go to its

submenu.

Audio

Direct access to the Audio control screen. Used to set the various

audio output levels (mixed/unmixed outputs, piano volumes, bass,

treble etc.).

MIDI

Direct access to the MIDI control screen used to set various MIDI set-

points, such as tempo and transpose.

Practice

This brings you to a list of ways you can practice using Chili. Left and

Right hand control, Quiet practice sessions and marking sections of

music to continuously repeat.

Metronome

Quickly activates the internal metronome sound. You can set the

metronome volume and adjust the timing. The metronome can be

disabled or enabled during practice or recording, depending on your

preference.

Source

Used to choose one of the many sources available for playback:

external input Aux, ECD( external CD), Floppy Drive, CD, Demo,

MIDI_CD, Audio_CD or MIDI In.

Setup

Advanced users can set defaults, store preferences and calibrate

volume curves.

Headphones

Two sets of headphone outputs are available. Helpful when both a

student and teacher want to hear the performance.

I/O

Enter

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RECORD: APPEND, ASSIGN & ADD A TRACK

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Append -Adding on to the end of a track.

•Press Record.

•Play your first track.

•Press Stop.

•Select the A in Append by turning the data dial until

the A in Append is underlined.

•Press enter once the Metronome has ticked for two

measures then begin to play the piano.

•When recording is completed, press stop.

•The completed performance is added to the end of

the previous track.

•When you have finished the session, press stop.

This will bring you back to the Quick record home

screen.

Adding a new track

•Turn the Data Dial until the A in Add New Track is

underlined.

•Press Enter. The Metronome will tick for two

measures, then you will hear the previous tracks

from the speaker.

•If you are not in advanced mode, track 2 will be

automatically assigned to channel 2.

•Begin to Play the piano accompanying your

previous track.

•Press Stop when done.

•Press play to here your combined performance.

R1D1RECORD

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R1D1RECORD

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ADDNEWTRKADDD

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Assigning an instrument to your track

•Record Track.

•Turn the Data Dial until the A in assign is underlined.

•Press Enter.

•Select the sound you would like by turning the data dial,

until the name of the sound or instrument is highlighted.

•Press Enter.

•Push Play to hear it play with that sound.

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QUICKLY RECORD, PLAYBACK & SAVE

One Touch Record allows for quick and easy recording a new track and channel. If the scratch pad memory is

empty pressing the record button will immediately start the Metronome ticking and the unit will be waiting for input

(or the first note event).

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Saving -After the performance is done

•The Quick Record Home screen will

appear.

•Insert a floppy disk, (DOS formatted High

Density (HD), unprotected) .

•Select S by turning the Data Dial until the S

in Save is underlined.

•Press Enter.

•Name the song by turning the Data Dial to

the first letter of the songs name.

•Press Right to go to the next space.

Note: you must enter a letter in the first

space in order to continue. When

saved unused spaces will be ignored.

•Press Enter when you have finished

entering the name.

•The file will then be written to the Floppy

Disk.

Enter

Right

Enter

Red Light will signify that it is being

saved.

Recording

•Press the Record Button -The

metronome will begin to tick. The unit will

wait for the first note event before it begins

to record the first track.

•If the Metronome is disabled under the

metronome screen, when the first note

event is received the metronome will stop

playing.

•Play the piano.

•When you are done press stop.

Playback

•Press play to hear your performance.

Note: If channel 1 is assigned one of

the piano sounds 0 through 7 of the

General MIDI sound set then the piano

will play back. Any other assignment

will be heard from the speakers.

To record more than one sound at a time; go to

Setup -Layering -turn it on. Go to voice and

assign the channels to instruments. Now when you

push record you will hear what you are recording

and record each of the instruments on its own track.

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MIDI In

Used as an input for an external MIDI device (PC, record strips

etc.). This source will play the Pianomation system and/or the

built-in sounds.

MIDIThru

Used to daisy chain other external MIDI devices. This is a

duplicate of the MIDI-In signal.

MIDI Out

Used to drive an external MIDI device from an internal source.

MIDI Out

Delayed

Allows you to sync an external MIDI controlled device with the

Pianomation MIDI playback system.

DB15

This port is for connecting the Chili to the processor of the

Pianomation MIDI system.

IR Port External IR Sensor/External Remote connects to the optional

External IR Sensor. It is a standard headset phone jack.

Mic In

Used to mic your piano and mix it with the background music. If

you are using Chili as a stand-alone MIDI file player, you can use

the “MIC In” to merge your guitar with a MIDI file player or vocal

with a MIDI file.

BACK PANEL FEATURES

Unmixed OutMixed Out

Aux InCD In

AMI Out PMM Reset

IR Port

Mic In

To Pianomation

MIDI Through

MIDI Out Delayed

MIDI OutMIDI In

Power

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Unmixed OutMixed Out

Aux InCD In

AMI Out PMM Reset

IR Port

Mic In

To Pianomation

MIDI Through

MIDI Out Delayed

MIDI OutMIDI In

Power

BACK PANEL FEATURES

Analog

MIDI Out

(AMI Out)

Allows you to record a MIDI signal into an analog format, ie. video

tape. It is also used for transmitting the MIDI signal to Pianomation

from a remote location.

External

CD Inputs

(CD IN)

Connects an external off-the-shelf audio CD player. The unit is

equipped to recognize the type of CD (QRS or audio) and

automatically switch the outputs to the speaker system if an audio CD

is played.

AUX IN

Since Pianomation can run from many sources, we have added an

additional input for a VCR, or a wireless signal from a PC, MP3 or

QRS media source.

Mixed

Outputs

(Mixed Out)

This output will mix background music with either the piano sound

from the built-in sound set or from the mike input, and distribute the

sound throughout the home/establishment in areas where the piano is

not located. This feature eliminates the need for a mixer, piano mic

and another set of inputs on the back of your stereo. The mixed

output will also be used when someone is performing.

Unmixed

Outputs

(Unmixed

Out)

This output will send only the background music to the speakers that

supplement the piano. When an audio CD is played, both left and

right channels play as they should, giving you another speaker with

your home entertainment system.

Power In Plug the power supply in here. This is a 5 pin locking Din on Rev C

boards.

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R1D1RECORD

•

ADDNEWTRKADDD

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RUMTRKAPPENDSAVE

A

•

F1D1RECORD

RECORDNEWADDN

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•

Under Record Chili has the ability to:

1. Record for extended periods of time.

2. Assign channels, and instruments to your tracks.

3. Load an ensemble and record your accompaniment from the piano playing.

4. Record left hand and right hand together or separately.

5. Record a video performance for playback.

ONE TOUCH RECORD MENU

Pressing the

Record button

erases any

existing file in

the scratch pad

memory, starts

the metronome

ticker and waits

for the first note

event to start

recording.

Selecting Add New

Track will increment

the track and

channel by one.

When this is selected

the Metronome ticker

will start and the

previously recorded

track(s) will be heard

from the speaker.

Add Drum

Track -Many

times when you

are recording it

helps to have

your drum track

in the back. This

allows you to

add it when you

want to.

Append

will allow

you to

add onto

the end

of the

active

track.

Save will

allow you

to name a

track in the

scratch

pad mem-

ory and

store it on

a floppy.

Will record a track without

automatically assigning a channel.

It will not automatically clear the

existing scratch pad memory. In

this advanced mode you will be

required to designate a channel

and assign an instrument to the

track. This option bypasses the

quick record capabilities.

New stands for clear. When this is

selected the current track is

cleared from scratch pad memory.

Any other tracks stored in the

scratch pad will be maintained In

order to clear all tracks hold the

Clear button down for 2 seconds.

Pressing

Stop after

recording

will bring

you to the

Quick

record

home

screen

shown

above.

ADVANCED RECORD MENU

Assign -

will all you

to change

the instru-

ment as-

signment on

each of the

channels.

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Note: Pressing enter twice disables the instrument channel

CHANGING VOICES

Voice will assign the sound you hear or the sounds assigned to recorded music. The sound you hear out of your

headphones or the Mixed outputs, when MIDI is selected as the source and there is a record strip present, will be

the instrument assigned to channel 1. To change that sound push the voice button, turn the data dial to the sound

you would like and push enter. When listening to a MIDI file the sounds heard on each of the channels may be

modified by pushing the voice button and modifying the instruments.

Changing The Voice That Accompanies A Performance/Layering

Changing Voices on a Demo or Floppy MIDI File

•Load a File from Demo or from a Floppy.

•Press Voice.

•Select Instrument for Channel 1 (this is the

sound that is routed to the mixed output).

•Press Left.

•Turn the Data Dial to pick a channel.

•Press Right.

•Turn the Data Dial to assign an Instrument

sound that channel.

•Repeat 3 -6 until complete.

•Press Enter.

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MIDI

•

•Press the Source Button.

•Select MIDI as the Source.

•Press Enter.

•Press the Voice button.

•Turn the Data Dial until the Instrument of

choice is highlighted.

•Press Enter.

•Begin to Play.

•To change the volume of the selected

instrument press audio.

•Press Enter.

•Turn the Data Dial to raise the Global Volume.

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I/O

Enter

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Left

Voice

Enter

Right

Enter

If Layering is on all notes, all channels, and instrument

sounds play.

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(C)PERFORMANCES, (D)AUTO ON/OFF, (E)PIPING THROUGH THE HOUSE

Add The Ability To Practice In Silence

Unmixed OutMixed Out

Aux InCD In

AMI Out PMM Reset

IR Port

Mic In

To Pianomation

MIDI Through

MIDI Out Delayed

MIDI OutMIDI In

Power

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Dedicated to the

speakers located in the

same room as your

piano or see below.

To Home Entertainment

Center

Wireless from CD Player

or Direct from CD Player

Pianomation MIDI

Record Strip

Timer for auto on

Power Supply

Unmixed OutMixed Out

Aux InCD In

AMI Out PMM Reset

IR Port

Mic In

To Pianomation

MIDI Through

MIDI Out Delayed

MIDI OutMIDI In

Power

•Record Sensor Strip

•Timer to turn on power to the

system

•IR Sensor to aim at the

person who controls the

piano.

•Speakers for the piano

•Wireless or hardwired hook-

up from an External CD

Player

•Wireless or hardwired hook

up to the stereo

•Record Sensor Strip

•Head phones

•Mute Rail—Grand or Upright

External IR

Make

sure

these

speakers

are

plugged

into the

switched

outlet of

the

Piano-

mation

power

supply

Mute Rail

Optical Record

(A)

(B) (E)

(C)

(D)

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BASIC PIANO HOOKUP

Basic Setup

Record

•Mounted on the piano

•Speaker under the Piano

•MIDI Record Sensor

Strip

Unmixed OutMixed Out

Aux InCD In

AMI Out PMM Reset

IR Port

Mic In

To Pianomation

MIDI Through

MIDI Out Delayed

MIDI Out

MIDI In

Power

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BASIC PIANO HOOKUP WITH RECORD

Record Strip

Basic Setup No Record

•Mounted on the piano

•Speaker under the Piano

Unmixed OutMixed Out

Aux InCD In

AMI Out PMM Reset

IR Port

Mic In

To Pianomation

MIDI Through

MIDI Out Delayed

MIDI Out

MIDI In

Power

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ADDING A WIRELESS CONNECTION FROM YOUR MULTIDISC CD PLAYER

Basic Setup No Record

•Mounted on the piano

•Speaker under the Piano

•Receiver under the Piano

•Transmitter at the Stereo

•Smart Switch or Cables at the

Stereo

Unmixed OutMixed Out

Aux InCD In

AMI Out PMM Reset

IR Port

Mic In

To Pianomation

MIDI Through

MIDI Out Delayed

MIDI Out

MIDI In

Power

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A quick way to know if your record strip is

working or turned on, is to push record. A

metronome will start to tick, press a key and the

metronome should stop. If it doesn’t, check the

record strip's cables and power.

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I/O

Enter

To Play a CD, Floppy,

Demo, Audio CD or MIDI CD

Press the I/O

button

Source

Select your

source Press Enter Press Play

SOURCE

F1D1SOURCE

Ÿ

QRSCDFLOPPYD

–

EMOECDAUXMIDIAUDIO_CDMIDI_CD

•

Tells Chili

that a

QRS CD is

the source

of music in

the

internal

CD tray.

Sets the

internal

Floppy

player as

the

source of

the

music.

Sets the

Demo

song files

as the

source of

the music.

Sets the

External

CD input

as the

source of

the

music.

Sets the

Aux

input on

the back

as the

source of

the

music.

If there is a record strip

present (set in setup)

the MIDI input will gen-

erate the sound as-

signed to channel 1 and

not play the piano. If

there is no record strip

present it will play the

MIDI file being re-

corded.

Note: At start up Chili will determine the last source played. If it was an external source such as ECD, Aux or MIDI

it will set the source to that selection. If the last played source was not an external source Chili will cue up the last

played source. If there is no content present, it will load the first Demo song.

Tells Chili

that an

Audio CD

is the

source of

music in

the

internal

CD Drive.

Tells

Chili that

a data

CD with

MIDI

Files is

the

source.

CREATING A MIDI DATA CD

A data CD can hold MIDI files, similar to the way a floppy disk does. The advantage of a Data CD is the amount of

data you are able to hold.

This leaves you with a lot of flexibility in how you structure play lists. A Data CD is a CD ROM similar to the one

you put in your PC. If you have a CD Burner you can burn your own CD's full of MIDI Files. You can put them in

file folders to classify them. A MIDI file is so small relative to the vast amount of room you have on a CD ROM that

you can put the same song on the disk several times under different classifications. For example, you may have a

category called classical, and one called Mozart. Then you have the option of playing either all of your classical

pieces or just the Mozart pieces without having to figure out how to program a sequence.

QRS is planning on making available their MIDI library on CD ROM. Until then you have the capability to do it

yourself if you have a CD Burner.

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CLEAR

Holding the Clear button down for 6 seconds will reset the system. This is the same as turning the

unit off & on.

Clear Holding the Clear button down for 2 seconds will clear the scratch pad memory and wait for you to

continue.

Clear Pressing and releasing clear will bring you to a home page.

Clear

Use to practice with accompanying background music, you play the piano and your performance is Mixed output

source, when the speakers are set on. This is a good option when you want to perform accompanied by the

background music.

•Press Practice.

•Turn the Data Dial until the S in Speakers is

Underlined.

•Press Enter.

•Select On and Press Enter.

•Select Your Source and Press Enter.

•Select Your Song and Press Enter.

•Press Practice.

•Pres Enter to Enable.

•Press Play.

•Begin to play the piano.

Performing with the background

music of a CD or floppy being

heard from the speakers.

Piano solo performance or

layered performance.

A layered performance allows you to change the

performance heard thru the speakers from a piano

sound to another instrument. By doing this you

can turn your piano into a church organ. Create

sound effects etc.

•Press Source.

•Select MIDI and Press Enter.

•Press Voice.

•Turn Knob to the desired Instrument you want

and Press Enter.

•Begin to Play.

LIVE PRACTICE AND PERFORMING

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CHILI ISMOUNTED ATTHE STEREO AND TRANSMITTING TOTHE PIANO

Unmixed OutMixed Out

Aux InCD In

AMI Out PMM Reset

IR Port

Mic In

To Pianomation

MIDI Through

MIDI Out Delayed

MIDI Out

MIDI In

Power

Using Chili As A Stand-Alone Sequencer/Controller

Unmixed OutMixed Out

Aux InCD In

AMI Out PMM Reset

IR Port

Mic In

To Pianomation

MIDI Through

MIDI Out Delayed

MIDI Out

MIDI In

Power

•Wireless Transmitter and Receiver to send

signal to the piano (if hardwired not

required).

•Wireless Transmitter and Receiver to send

background music to the piano (optional if

you are not using your own stereos

speakers) (if hardwired not required).

•User Control Box mounted on the piano.

Here we show several

possible hook ups.

•A PC hardwired

requiring a MIDI Cable

and MIDI Adaptor

•The QRS Player Violin

attached

•AMike in for Sing A-

Longs or a guitar for

jam-a-longs

•Speakers hooked up to

the Mixed out

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ADDING A HARD WIRED COMPUTER CONNECTION DIRECTLY

Unmixed OutMixed Out

Aux InCD In

AMI Out PMM Reset

IR Port

Mic In

To Pianomation

MIDI Through

MIDI Out Delayed

MIDI OutMIDI In

Power

•Sound Card To MIDI

interface

•Or Laptop to MIDI interface

•MIDI Cable

ADDING A WIRELESS COMPUTER CONNECTION

Unmixed OutMixed Out

Aux InCD In

AMI Out PMM Reset

IR Port

Mic In

To Pianomation

MIDI Through

MIDI Out Delayed

MIDI Out

MIDI In

Power

•Sound Card To MIDI

interface

•Or Laptop to MIDI interface

•2 MIDI Cables

•Analog To MIDI Interface

•Wireless Transmitter

ADDING A HARD WIRED COMPUTER CONNECTIONTOA SYSTEM WITH RECORD

Unmixed OutMixed Out

Aux InCD In

AMI Out PMM Reset

IR Port

Mic In

To Pianomation

MIDI Through

MIDI Out Delayed

MIDI Out

MIDI In

Power

•Sound Card To MIDI interface or Laptop to MIDI interface

•MIDI Cable (2)

•Output of Record goes to input on computer.

•Output of Computer goes to input on Chili.

•PC’s MIDI Through on PC needs to be off during playback,

and record to PC.

•If recording to Chili, PC’s MIDI Thru should be on.

•If there is no control of PC’s MIDI Through then under

setup on Chili state Record Strip present if you do not want

echo, and removed if you want to play PC as your source.

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CHANGING THE METRONOME’STIME SIGNATURE AND TEMPO

Changing the Beats Per Second and Volume While Recording

R1D1RECRD0000

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•

MIDITEMPO

TEMPO=XXXBPS

•

•Press Record.

•You will hear the metronome.

•Turn the data dial and the metronomes

beat per second (BPS) will change.

•The record screen will come back after

about a second.

Enter

LIVE PRACTICE AND PERFORMING

F1D1PRACTICE

L-RSPLITPOINTMARKHEADPHONES

•

SPEAKERS

•

PRACTICESPEAKER

OFFON

•

Right

Left

Enter

•Press Practice.

•Turn Data Dial until S in

Speaker is underlined.

•Press Enter.

•The Current status will be

highlighted when selected.

•To turn on the speakers

press the right button.

•Press enter.

QRS Music Technologies Chili User manual

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