QRS Music Technologies PNOscan III User manual

User Guide
QRS Music Technologies, Inc.
Item # 79317
Manual # OM79217
Manual Rev. 20170301
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If the PNOscan system is part of a PNO3playback system you don’t need the box shown above.

Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the QRS PNOscan III key sensor and MIDI system. The PNOscan III
system represents the best value and highest performance key sensing and MIDI transmit system available
today.
What does the PNOscan III do? The PNOscan III is a simple MIDI interface for your acoustic piano. The
PNOscan III allows you to use your piano as a MIDI controller. The PNOscan III MIDI OUT jack can be
connected to any synthesizer, sequencer, or computer having a MIDI IN jack, in ways never before possible
on an acoustic or digital piano.
With the PNOscan III system installed under the keys of your keyboard instrument, you will enjoy the great
benet of the latest high tech designs. Benets such as absolute high resolution key sampling, with no
mechanical contact with keys or action, highly accurate DSP algorithms for outstanding performance
After the initial installation the PNOscan III system was electronically setup to the piano
action. As your piano action wears it may be necessary to repeat this setup procedure
periodically. If the piano action is regulated or repaired, follow the Keyboard Setup
instructions below to re-calibrate the system.
See the Keyboard and Pedal Setup sections on page 7 of this manual for details.
Table of Contents
Connecting and using PNOscan III with computer software 3
USB Connector & PNOscan III Locations - Grand and Upright
Operating Modes [PNOscan TUSB] 4
TUSB Front Panel 5
TUSB Rear Panel 6
Keyboard and Pedal Setup 7
Connection Diagram - Grand and Upright 8
Troubleshooting 9
Accessories
Warranty 10-11
General MIDI Sound List Back

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USB Connector & PNOscan III Locations
USB cable from computer to
extension is not provided
[50126 USB A Male to 5-Pin MINI B]
Connecting and using PNOscan III with computer software
You will need a “USB A Male to 5-Pin MINI B Male” cable to connect the PNOscan III to your computer. This
cable is typically found with digital cameras.
This cable is not supplied with the system. Connect the USB A Male plug into your computer’s USB
socket and the 5-Pin MINI B Male plug into the connector that is attached to the piano. See page 4 for this
cable location.
Your computer will supply power to PNOscan III and should recognize PNOscan III as a USB device.
The PWR button will illuminate to indicate that the system is ON.
The Function button will blink when a key is pressed.
The PNOscan III is a MIDI Output device (it will not generate sounds on its own).
Open your music software and select the “USB Audio Device” as you “Input Driver”.
You are now ready to record from the acoustic piano to your computer’s music software.
The PNOscan III control box is usually
located out of site since it is rarely accessed
after the initial installation procedure.

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Operating Modes
If you are installing the PNOscan in a PNO3playback system you don’t need the TUSB box. Just plug the
10-pin ribbon cable into the “PNOscan IO” port on the PNO3processor. Record setup is done in the
PNO3software.
Repeatedly tap the Key Adj button to select one of the following Patch Changes:
The voices below are not internal to the PNOscan III. PNOscan III is sending “patch change”
messages to the device connected to the MIDI OUT port of the TUSB.
1. Preset 1 - Patch Change 1 = Grand Piano - Light blinks once, then a pause.
2. Preset 2 - Patch Change 5 = Electric Piano - Light blinks twice, then a pause.
3. Preset 3 - Patch Change 20 = Church Organ - Light blinks tree times, then a pause.
4. Preset 4 - Patch Change 51 = String Ensemble 2 - Light blinks four times, then a pause.
Tapping the Power button places the unit in System Mute mode:
Your MIDI Sound Module
TUSB

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CA B D E
Power
A
TUSB Front Panel
Used in conjunction with other buttons to access the setup functions.
 Green icker indicates that data is being outputted.
Function
B
Used to access the pedal setup mode.
 Green light indicates that pedal motion is detected.
Pedal Adjust
C
Used to access keyboard setup mode.
 Green light indicates the active mode of system.
 There are three modes; QRS, Mute and MIDI Sound Module
Keyboard Adjust
D
Normally not connected. Future uses include connection to control surface and other integration.
Expansion
E
Alternately ashing Function and Key Adj lights indicate that a ribbon cable is disconnected or plugged in
upside-down at either the TUSB interface or the cable coupler. At the TUSB, the silver-contact side is
toward the bottom of the TUSB box. At the cable coupler, the silver-contact side of the cables should face
the circuit board.
B D
Alternately Flashing
 Press and hold for about 2.5 seconds to power the system o.
 Pressing when the system is o, powers the system on.
 Pressing this button for less than 2 seconds places the system in mute mode and sends a "all notes o"
command out the MIDI Out and USB ports.
This button also has multi function lights:
 Orange indicates that power is being received from the AC wall adaptor or from the USB port.
When both power sources are present the USB port will always be the primary source for system
power unless the host PC cannot deliver the needed current. In this case the AC adaptor will take
over.
 Green-Flicker indicates that the USB host has recognized PNOscan III.

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TUSB Rear Panel
HF G I J K L
Connection to the soft pedal board is made here. This accepts the 10-Pin Flex Cable.
Primary Port
F
This port accepts a 6-Pin Flex Cable from the Key Scan Assembly. This port is normally not connected,
although it can be used along with the Primary Port if desired. When only the Primary Port is used then the
Key Scan Assembly gets connected to the Soft Pedal Board.
Alt Key Port
G
Standard MIDI output connection. Connects PNOscan III to sound modules, QRS Pianomation or other MIDI
device.
MIDI OUT
H
Standard MIDI input connection. Normally not connected. Used in more complex setups when
communication to QRS diagnostic programs are needed.
MIDI IN
I
Connect a host computer to this port for convenient use of the PNOscan III system and computer software.
USB 2.0 compliant.
An extension cable [7921754] is provided and may already be connected to this port. On a Grand piano
this cable terminates near the prop stick for the lid. On an Upright piano this cable terminates under
the keybed on the treble side of the piano.
You will need a USB A male to 5-pin Mini B cable [50126] to connect this extension cable to a computer.
USB
J
Normally not connected. This port is for use with future development.
Serial I/O
K
Connect the AC wall power adapter here. Use only the supplied adapter.
5 Volt Input
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Keyboard Setup: To make the setup process easier, connect the MIDI Output of PNOscan III to a soundcard
equipped QRS Pianomation controller or to a MIDI sound module. As you depress each piano key during
setup you will need to hold the key down until the system accepts the key's down position. To indicate the
position has been accepted, the PNOscan III system outputs a midi note. Alternately if you don't have a
MIDI device connected, you can reference the green light on the Function button. Each time a key position
is accepted this button will light.
1. Press and hold the "Key Adj" button.
2. While holding the “Key Adj” button, press and hold the Function button.
3. Hold both buttons in until the 'Key Adj" light ashes, then release both buttons.
 The system is now in keyboard adjust mode and all previous key calibration values in memory
have been erased.
4. Once in the setup mode, start with key # 1, pressing the key rmly through its entire travel. Hold the key
down until you either hear the note play through the speaker or until the Function button lights
momentarily.
It is very important that you hold the key down until it is accepted as a position. This is
normally instantaneous but sometimes takes a couple of seconds.
5. Repeat this process for each key until all 88 notes have been accepted.
 After this process no further action is required from the user and the keyboard setup is complete.
Pedal Setup: Use the following sequence to setup the pedals.
 The standard conguration includes a soft shift pedal and a sustain pedal. The Sostenuto sensor is optional. If
used, this pedal adjusts in the same way as the soft shift. The pedal press sequence is; Sustain, Sostenuto and then
Soft Shift.
1. While holding the “Pedal Adj” button, press and hold the "Function" button.
Hold both buttons until the "Pedal Adj" button starts ashing, then release both buttons.
 The system is now in pedal setup mode and all previous pedal values in memory have been erased.
2. While watching the “Function” button, rmly press the sustain pedal fully down and hold . You should
have seen a quick green ash as the pedal was depressed. Release the pedal.
3. Again, watch the “Function” button and rmly press the soft shift pedal fully down and hold. You should
have seen a quick green ash. Release the pedal.
 Be sure you see the quick ash for both pedals. If you do not see this ash, exit the setup
procedure by pressing the Pedal Adjust button, then reenter pedal setup mode and start
again.
4. While watching the “Function” button, slowly depress the sustain pedal. As the pedal moves down you
will see the Function button start to ash. Hold this pedal position.
 The ashing light indicates you are in the range of the optical sustain sensor and the trigger
point where midi sustain event will occur can now be set. Typically this point should be at the
same exact point where the actual dampers start to lift.
5. With the “Function” button still ashing, repeatedly tap a piano key. Continue depressing the sustain
pedal until the strings sustain. Press the "Pedal Adj" button to lock-in and save the settings and exit the
adjust mode. Release the pedal, the setup procedure is complete.

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Connection Diagram- Grand Piano This cable connects the optical sensor boards to the
rest of the system. This cable must extend from the
treble end of the keyboard.
Optional AC Power Adapter [ 7921701]
Not required when TUSB is connected to a computer via
the USB 2.0 socket.
Key Scan Assembly
The Flex Cable Coupler [79206] provides a
quick disconnect of the Key Scan Assembly
when the keys are removed for service.
The Key Scan Assembly cable, currently
connected to the “Key Scan” port on the
“Soft Pedal Circuit Board”, may be
connected to the “Alt Key Port”.
This cable connects the optical
sensor boards to the rest of the
system. This cable must extend from
the treble end of the keyboard.
TUSB [79210]
Soft Pedal
Circuit Board
[79209]
Sustain Pedal
Circuit Board
[79208]
Key Scan Assembly
Flex Cable Coupler [79206]
12” 6-pin [7921704]
12” 6-pin [7921704]
20” 6-pin [7921718]
38” 10-pin [7921706]
Connection Diagram- Upright Piano
20” 6-pin [7921718]
12” 6-pin [7921704]
38” 10-pin [7921706]
60” 6-pin [790185]
Optional AC Power Adapter [7921701]
Not required when TUSB is connected to a computer via
the USB 2.0 socket.
TUSB [79210]
Sustain Pedal
Circuit Board
[79208]
Soft Pedal
Circuit Board
[79209]
Sustain Pedal Chassis [7921734]
Sustain Pedal “L” Bracket [7921770]
Soft Pedal Chassis [7921732]
Sustain Pedal Chassis [7921734]
Sustain Pedal “L” Bracket [7921770]
Soft Pedal Chassis [7921732]
Soft Pedal “L” Bracket [7921770]
If you are installing the PNOscan in a PNO3playback
system you don’t need the TUSB box. Just plug the 10-
pin ribbon cable into the “PNOscan IO” port on the
PNO3processor.
Connect a MIDI cable from the TUSB
MIDI OUT to the MIDI port on the back
of your sound module.

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Accessories
QRS Part # Description Purpose
50126 USB A Male - 5 Pin Mini B Connects PNOscan III to a computer.
7921701 AC Power Adapter
Input: 100-240 V / 50-60 Hz 0.2A
Output: 5V DC 1.0A / Center Positive
Required whenever using the MIDI Output.
Not necessary when connected to a computer
via a USB cable.
Educational Piano Software
Go to http://www.epiano.com/qrs/index.php
Troubleshooting
No MIDI Output from TUSB Interface
The Function and Key Adj lights are alternately ashing.
Alternately ashing Function and Key Adj lights indicate that a ribbon cable is disconnected or
plugged in upside-down at either the TUSB interface or the cable coupler. At the TUSB, the silver
-contact side is toward the bottom of the TUSB box. At the cable coupler, the silver-contact side
of the cables should face the circuit board.
The Key Adj light is ashes steadily.
The system is in Mute Mode
The PWR light is red
Indicates a USB failure - Call your dealer or QRS Technical Support

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PNOscan III™ Limited Warranty
PNOscan III Electronics Limited Warranty
QRS Music Technologies, Inc. (“QRS”) warrants to you for the Warranty Period that there are no defects in the
materials of this Product (as identied at the end of this warranty certicate). The “Warranty Period” expires (except
as explained below) Two (2) years from the date of your purchase of the Product. In order to determine the date of
your purchase of the Product, you will need to provide to us a credit card receipt, a purchase agreement, a sales
slip, a warranty registration or some other form of proof that you are the original purchaser and the date of your
purchase of the Product.
If you are not able to provide us with some form of proof of purchase date, the Warranty Period will be a
shorter period (the “Shorter Warranty Period”) which is two years from the date that your dealer purchased the
Product from QRS. If you cannot provide a proof of purchase date, you may contact us in the manner described
below and we will assist you in determining the date that your dealer purchased the Product from us and
determining the Shorter Warranty Period. This is a warranty is for parts only and does not include shipping or labor.
This warranty does not apply to any accessories you may have purchased with the Product and does not apply to
any piano or components of the piano with which the Product is used or any Piano in which the Product is
installed. In addition, this warranty does not cover scratches, dents or other defects in the cosmetic nish of the
Product.
The warranty is issued solely to the original purchaser of the Product. THIS WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE. If,
during the Warranty Period, parts incorporated in this Product are found to be defective in material or
workmanship, and the original purchaser provides Purchase Documents to QRS, then QRS or its authorized dealer
will provide replacement parts without charge. We may, at our discretion, provide reconditioned parts or
assemblies as warranty replacements. You as the original purchaser will be responsible to pay labor costs incurred
in connection with any repair.
LIMITATION IN CONNECTION WITH OBSOLETE PRODUCTS
If at the time you make a claim pursuant to this warranty, we no longer manufacture or sell the same
model of Product, we may, at our discretion, rather than repair or replace defective parts in the Product, oer to sell
you a more current version of a similar Product. If we oer to sell you a more current model of the Product, you will
be responsible to pay the dierence between the Manufacture’s Suggested Retail Price (“MSRP”) of the more
current version of a similar Product and the price you paid for the Product you purchased. If you choose not to
accept such oer, we will have no further obligations pursuant to this warranty.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, MADE BY THE MANUFACTURER IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS PRODUCT. INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW, QRS SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR LOSS OF THE PRODUCT, LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, COMMERCIAL LOSS, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, EVEN IF THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights. Some states provide other rights, and some states do not allow
excluding or limiting liability for incidental or consequential damage. Consequently, the limitations and exclusions
in this warranty may not apply to you. In addition, some jurisdictions have consumer protection rules, regulations
and statutes that may apply to you.

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Exclusions
There is no express warranty on the Product and this warranty is void if:
1) You did not purchase this Product from an authorized Pianomation reseller
2) This Product has been serviced, modied or tampered with by anyone other than an QRS Authorized Service
Representative
3) The name, trademark or serial number has been modied, defaced or removed from the product,
4) This Product has been damaged as a result of abuse, abnormal force or strain, failure to reasonably maintain
and protect, modication, accident or exposure to extreme temperature or humidity,
5) Parts, supplies or other accessories which have not been approved by QRS have been used with this Product,
6) Radio frequency interference is generated by uncertied and/or illegal equipment,
7) This Product has been moved or delivered without reasonable preparation and packaging or
8) QRS reasonably determines, after inspection that there has been modication of this Product which adversely
aects the reliability of the product or component.
Owner’s Responsibility
In order to have rights under this warranty, you have the following responsibilities:
1) Retain your proof of purchase and purchase date and send in your Warranty Registration Card
2) Notify QRS or any authorized dealer of any warranty claim within ten (10) days after discovery and provide a
detailed explanation of the problem.
General
If any provision herein shall be unlawful, void or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed
severable from this warranty certicate and shall not aect the validity of and enforceability of the remaining
provisions.
QRS reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements to its products without any obligation to
retrot products previously manufactured.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE
1) If you cannot provide proof of purchase, contact QRS at 800-247-6557 and we will attempt to determine the
date on which your dealer purchased the Product and assist you in determining the Shorter Warranty Period.
For warranty service, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product, or your nearest dealer.
2) If no dealer is near you, contact QRS by phone at 800-247-6557.
3) Do not ship the product without prior written Return Authorization from QRS. Do not attempt to repair or
disassemble the product yourself.
4) Please record your model number and serial number and your date of purchase below for your records. Keep
this information with your proof of purchase in case your product requires service. Do not dispose of the
warranty after it expires. In the event your product ever requires service, these instructions should be helpful
in enabling you to obtain proper service.
Product Model #______________________
Product Serial #_______________________
Date of purchase_______________

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Patch Name Patch Name Patch Name Patch Name
1 Acoustic Grand Piano 33 Acoustic Bass 65 Soprano Sax 97 FX 1 (rain)
2 Bright Acoustic Piano 34 Electric Bass (finger) 66 Alto Sax 98 FX 2 (soundtrack)
3 Electric Grand Piano 35 Electric Bass (pick) 67 Tenor Sax 99 FX 3 (crystal)
4 Honky-tonk Piano 36 Fretless Bass 68 Baritone Sax 100 FX 4 (atmosphere)
5 Electric Piano 1 37 Slap Bass 1 69 Oboe 101 FX 5 (brightness)
6 Electric Piano 2 38 Slap Bass 2 70 English Horn 102 FX 6 (goblins)
7 Harpsichord 39 Synth Bass 1 71 Bassoon 103 FX 7 (echoes)
8 Clavi 40 Synth Bass 2 72 Clarinet 104 FX 8 (sci-fi)
9 Celesta 41 Violin 73 Piccolo 105 Sitar
10 Glockenspiel 42 Viola 74 Flute 106 Banjo
11 Music Box 43 Cello 75 Recorder 107 Shamisen
12 Vibraphone 44 Contrabass 76 Pan Flute 108 Koto
13 Marimba 45 Tremolo Strings 77 Blown Bottle 109 Kalimba
14 Xylophone 46 Pizzicato Strings 78 Shakuhachi 110 Bag pipe
15 Tubular Bells 47 Orchestral Harp 79 Whistle 111 Fiddle
16 Dulcimer 48 Timpani 80 Ocarina 112 Shanai
17 Draw bar Organ 49 String Ensemble 1 81 Lead 1 (square) 113 Tinkle Bell
18 Percussive Organ 50 String Ensemble 2 82 Lead 2 (sawtooth) 114 Agogo
19 Rock Organ 51 SynthStrings 1 83 Lead 3 (calliope) 115 Steel Drums
20 Church Organ 52 SynthStrings 2 84 Lead 4 (chiff) 116 Woodblock
21 Reed Organ 53 Choir Aahs 85 Lead 5 (charang) 117 Taiko Drum
22 Accordion 54 Voice Oohs 86 Lead 6 (voice) 118 Melodic Tom
23 Harmonica 55 Synth Voice 87 Lead 7 (fifths) 119 Synth Drum
24 Tango Accordion 56 Orchestra Hit 88
(
lead) 120 Reverse Cymbal
25 Acoustic Guitar (nylon) 57 Trumpet 89 Pad 1 (new age) 121 Guitar Fret Noise
26 Acoustic Guitar (steel) 58 Trombone 90 Pad 2 (w arm) 122 Breath Noise
27 Electric Guitar (jazz) 59 Tuba 91 Pad3(polysynth) 123 Seashore
28 Electric Guitar (clean) 60 Muted Trumpet 92 Pad 4 (choir) 124 Bird Tweet
29 Electric Guitar (muted) 61 French Horn 93 Pad 5 (bowed) 125 Telephone Ring
30 Overdriven Guitar 62 Brass Section 94 Pad 6 (metallic) 126 Helicopter
31 Distortion Guitar 63 SynthBrass 1 95 Pad 7 (halo) 127 Applause
32 Guitar harmonics 64 SynthBrass 2 96 Pad 8 (sweep) 128 Gunshot
General MIDI Sound List