Rodgers PR-300S User manual

PR-300S
OWNER'S
MANUAL
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CAUTION
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WARNING:
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SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SER-
VICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulat-
ed "dangerous voltage" within the product1s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magni-
tude to constitute arisk of electrical shock
to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and main-
tenance (servicing) instructions
in the liter-
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NOTICE TO USERS
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
No part of this manual may be translated into any language,
stored
in aretrieval system, reproduced or transmitted in any
form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including pho-
tocopying and recording, for any purpose without the express
written permission of Rodgers Instruments LLC.
RODGERSINSTRUMENTSLLC
1300 NE 25th Avenue
Hillsboro,
OR 97124
Telephone: [phone]
Copyright ©1999 RODGERS INSTRUMENTS LLC
All rights reserved.
Printed in the United States of America.

Safety Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO ARISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR INJURY
TO PERSONS.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING When using this instrument, always follow basic precautions, including the following:
1) Read all the instructions before using,
adjusting, or repairing this instrument.
2) To reduce the risk of injury, supervise
children closely when children are around
the instrument.
10) Unplug the AC adaptor of the instrument
from the power source when left unused for
along period of time.
11) Do not walk on, or place objects on top of
the power cord.
3) Use this instrument only in the manner
recommended by Rodgers Instrument
Corporation.
12)
Do not pull the power cord, rather hold the
AC adaptor when unplugging the power cord
from the power source.
Protect the instrument from dust as much
as
possible.
Locate the instrument so its position does
not interfere with its proper ventilation.
Do not use this instrument near water, for
example, near aswimming pool, adamp or
wet room.
b. Objects have fallen onto or liquids have
spilled into the instrument.
d. The instrument does not appear to
operate normally, or exhibits amarked
change in performance.
c. The instrument has been exposed to rain
or other weather damage.
e. The instrument has been dropped or the
enclosure damaged.
a. The power cord or AC adaptor has been
damaged.
15) Service the instrument with qualified service
personnel when:
16) Do not attempt to service the instrument
yourself. Refer all servicing to
qualified
technical service personnel.
13) When setting up with other instruments or
peripherals, follow the procedures in
accordance with Rodgers' instruction
manual.
14) Take care so that objects do not fall onto or
liquids spill into the instrument.
INSTRUCTIONS THE S ES A V E
Locate the instrument away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, or
other products that radiate heat directly onto
the instrument.
Connect the instrument to apower source
only
of the type described in the operating
instructions or marked on the instrument's
AC adaptor. If you are unable to insert the
power adaptor into an outlet. contact an
electrician to replace the outlet.
Use of this instrument, either alone or
in
combination with an amplifier and
headphones or speakers, may be capable of
producing sound levels that could cause
permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate
for along period of time at ahigh volume
level or at alevel that is uncomfortable. If
you experience any hearing loss or ringing in
the ears, you should consult an audiologist.
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FCC Notice
Radio and Television Interference
The Rodgers PR-300S Digital Sequencer and Sound Module uses and generates small amounts of
radio-frequency (RF) energy. The instrument complies with the limits set for Class Aand Class B
computing devices. FCC Rules, Subpart
J, Part 15 define the limits for radio and television
interference in aresidential installation.
Follow the installation and the use instructions
in this manual, or the PR-300S could potentially cause
interference with some radio or television reception.
In the unlikely event that this occurs, we
encourage the user to try the following corrective measures.
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Turn the PR-300S OFF to see if it is the actual source of the interference.
•Disconnect the keyboard instrument and the PR-300S's input/output cables one
at a
time. If the interference stops, it is caused by the keyboard instrument or its I/O
cable.
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Try coiling and uncoiling the PR-300S's power cord in different ways.
•Connect the instrument's power adaptor to apower outlet
on adifferent circuit.
•Move the PR-300S farther away from the radio or television receiver.
•Connect the radio or television receiver to adifferent power circuit.
•Reorient or move the receiver antenna farther away from the PR-300S. Consider
installing arooftop antenna with coaxial cable lead-in between the antenna and
receiver.
•Consult the nearest Rodgers dealer for more information if the above corrective
measures don't remove the interference.
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Turning the Power ON 9
Using Disks 8
Getting Started
Sequencing
Multi·Track Sequencing 33
What is Multi-Track Recording? 33
Preparing Your Rodgers Organ for
Multi-Track Recording 34
Preparing the PR-300S for
Multi-Track Sequencing 35
Deciding on Channels and Instruments 35
Sequencing the First Part 36
Recording Parts
2, 3and 440
Merging Tracks 40
Adding an Organ Part 42
Layering Sounds of the Rodgers organ 44
When the Send Channel Can't be Changed... 45
Additional Features
Table of Contents
PR·300S Master Tune 48
PR-300S
Sound Function 50
Selecting PR-300S Sounds 50
About Part 10 (the Rhythm Part) 51
Volume, Pan Reverb, Chorus and Expression 51
Changing the Volume of aPart 51
Changing the Pan of aPart 51
Changing the Reverb of aPart 52
Changing the Chorus of aPart 52
Changing the Expression Setting ofa Part 52
Changing the Bend Range ofaPart 53
Muting aPart 53
Executing Settings for the Parts 53
Single Pass Sequencing 28
Saving aSequence to Disk 31
Other PR·300S Features 48
Changing the Volume Using
an Expression Pedal 56
Connecting an Expression Pedal 56
Activating the Expression Pedal 56
To Change the Volume of PR-300S Parts 56
Using aPedal to Start and Stop the PR·300S 55
Sequencing with the PR·300S 28
Selecting Reverb
and Chorus Type 54
Selecting Reverb 54
Selecting Chorus 54
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Cautions and Notice to Users
Additional Precautions
Safety Instructions
FCC Notice
Top and Front Panel
Rear Panel
Control Functions
Basic Precautions
Introduction
About this Manual
PR-300S Features
Making the Connections 6
PR-300S with PDITM Organs 6
PR-300S w/other Rodgers Organs &Keyboards 7
Listening to aSong on Disk 9
Inserting the Disk 9
Selecting aSong 10
About the Demo Song Data. . . 10
Starting Playback II
Stopping Playback I I
Starting Playback Again
from the Beginning I I
Starting Playback from the Middle ofaSong 12
Transposing the Key of aSong 12
Adjusting the Tempo 13
Activating the Metronome 13
Using the Count-In Feature 14
Activating and Muting Tracks 15
Using the Repeat Play Function 16
Playing Sounds of the PR-300S 18
Playing the PR-300S GS Sound Module 18
Selling MIDI Channels to INTERNAL or EXTERNAL 19
Playing Sounds of the PR-300S 20
Selecting Sounds on the PR-300S 21
Selecting PR-300S Sounds w/Program Changes 23
Saving Program Changes 24
Using Program Changes with
Variation Select Messages 25
How does Variation Select work? 26
Capitol Tones and Variations 27
Sending Variation Select Messages with
Program Changes 27

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Recording Rhythm Parts 57
Listening to Information Stored in C
Selecting the Drum Set
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the Scratchpad 82 •
Loop Recording 58 Editing Examples 83 4
Recording Multiple Time Signatures
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Quantize
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Using Chain Play 62
Transposition
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Creating your Own Count-In Phrase
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Changing the Metronome Resolution and Tone
Undo
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Using Markers
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PR-300S Disk Functions
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What is aMarker? 66 Saving aSong to Disk (SAVE) 88
Setting Marker Resolution 66 Saving aSong to aDifferent Name (SAVE AS) 89 •
Setting the Marker at the Stall ofaMeasure 66 Copying aSong on the Disk 90 •
Setting the Marker in the middle of aMeasure 66 Copying
All the Songs on aDisk
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Deleting aMarker 67 Song Delete 92 r
Ways to Use the Markers 67 Formatting aDisk 93
Jumping
to aMarker 67 •
Repeat Play and Record 67 •
Auto Punch-In Record Range 68
PR-300S Editing Functions 68 MIDI Basics •
Pause Marks
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Setting aPause Mark
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About MIDI 94
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Deleting aPause Mark 69
The Four MIDI connectors of the PR·300S
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Recording Pickup Notes
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The PR·300S's Sequencer 95
Punch In/Out Recording
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Enabling Punch In/Out
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Automatic Punch In/Out
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The PR·300S's Sound Source 96
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Punch In/Out Using the Button or Pedal
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What's aSound Source? 96 •
General MIDI System 96
Tempo Record
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The PR-300S's Sound Source 96 •
Activating Tempo Record 74 The PR-300S's Multi-Timbral Sound Source 97
Using Tempo Record 75 About the Number
of Notes that can •
Disabling Tempo Record 75 be Played Simultaneously 97 •
Playing without Tempo Changes (Tempo Mute) 76 About Starting MIDI messages 97
Synchronizing the PR-300S with Other Devices
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Connecting the PR-300S to
an External Sequencer
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Reference •
Setting PR-300S Synchronization
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Setting Tempo Record 78
MIDI Messages Used to Control
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Sync Recording 78 •
the GS Sound Source
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PR-300S Editing Features
Note On Messages 98
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(Cut, Copy, Paste, Erase)
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Note Off Messages 98
What the Buttons do 79 Pitch Bend Messages 98 •
Copy. Erase or Cut. then Paste
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After Touch Messages 98
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Pasting the Scratchpad Information Program Change Messages 98
into the Song
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Variation Select Messages (Control Change 0) 98 •
Modulation (Control Change I) 98
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•Panpol (Control Change
10) 98
Expression (Control Change II) 98
Hold I(Control Change 64) 99
•Sostenuto (Control Change
66) 99
Etrect I - Reverb A mount (Control Change 91) 99
•Effect 2-Chorus Amount (Control Change
93) 99
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System Exclusive (SysEx) Messages 99
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PR·300S MIDI Switches
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Switch Options
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Sync: Auto/lnt/IN/Remote
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Clock Out: On/Off 102
IN AFf: On/Off (Aftertouch) 102
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IN CTRL: On/Off(Control Change) 102
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IN EXCL: On/Off (System Exclusive) 102
•Update: On/Off
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•Soft-Thru: On/Off
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MIDI Out 1-16: Int/Ext
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ISM Disks (3.5" size) 103
•Standard MIDI Files (SMF)
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Data List 104
"Song Dependent Settings
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Settings Saved with the Song 104
•Revert
to Default if aSong is
Reloaded Without being Saved
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Song Independent Settings 104
•Retained Even
if Power is Turned Off
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Revert to Default when the
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Tone List 105
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Alphabetical List of Instruments 112
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MIDI Implementation Chart 114
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Received Data
Transmitted Data
Parameter address map
Useful Information
Decimal and Hexadecimal
Examples
of actual MIDI messages
Checksum
of Roland System
Exclusive messages
Specifications
Index
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REPEAT button STOP button
FWD button
Use this button to activate Press to stop playback Used to locate aspecific
the repeat function. or record. measure within asong.
MARKER buttons PLAY button COUNT
IN button
Use these buttons to set Markers A&
B.
Press to start playback Activates the count
in function.
or record.
MARKER CLEAR button REC
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Use this button to clear Markers A& B. Use this button to put the PR-300S in record mode.
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Control Functions
TRACK buttons
Use these buttons to select or mute
tracks for playback, or select which track
will
be used during recording.
RESET button
Use this button to reset asong to the
beginning.
VOLUME control
Use this slider to adjust the overall
volume of the PR-300S.
TEMPO button
Use this button to set the tempo
orto move the
II 1:,·11 prompt.
BEAT button
Use this button to set the
beats per measure orto
move the
II il,·11 prompt.
SONG button
Use this button to
select asong.
TRANSPOSE IENTER button
Use this button to transpose a
performance, or to confirm changes
METRONOME button
Use this button to turn the
metronome on and off.
Use this control to
change afield specified
by the
II ~ell prompt.

Basic Precautions
Power Supply
*Be sure to use only the adaptor supplied with the unit. Use of
any other power adaptor could result in damage, malfunction,
or electrical shock.
* When making any connections with other devices, always
turn off the power to all equipment first; this will help prevent
damage or malfunction.
* Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any
device that will generate line noise, such as a motor or
variable lighting system.
* The power supply required for this unit's adaptor is shown on
its nameplate. Ensure that the line voltage
of your installation
meets this requirement.
* Avoid damaging the power cord; do not step on it, place
heavy objects on it, etc.
*When disconnecting the AC adaptor from the outlet, grasp the
adaptor itself; never pull on the cord.
* If the unit is to remain unused for along period of time,
unplug the AC Adaptor from the power outlet.
Placement
* Do not subject the unit to temperature extremes (eg. direct
sunlight
in an enclosed vehicle). Avoid using or storing the
unit
in dusty or humid areas or areas that are subject to high
vibration levels.
* Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment
containing large transformers) may induce hum.
* This unit may interfere with radio and television reception.
Do not use this unit in the vicinity of such receivers.
*Observe the following when using the unit's disk drive:
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Do not place the unit near devices that produce astrong
magnetic field (eg. loudspeakers).
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Do not move the unit or subject it to vibration while it is
operating.
-Install the unit on asolid, level surface
in an area free from
vibration.
If the unit must be installed at an angle, be sure
that the angle
of installation falls within the tolerance range
(upward; 15°: downward; 5°).
-Avoid using the disk drive
in areas of high humidity (eg.
condensation). High levels
of moisture can adversely affect
the operation
of the drive and/or damage disks. When the
unit has been transported, allow it to warm to room
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Maintenance
* For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with asoft, dry cloth (or
one that has been slightly dampened with water).
To remove
stubborn dirt, use amild neutral detergent. Afterwards, be
sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with asoft, dry cloth.
*Never use benzene, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind,
to avoid the risk
of discoloration and/or deformation.
Memory Backup
* The unit contains abattery which maintains the contents of
memory while the main power is off. The expected life of
this battery is 5 years or more. However, to avoid the
unexpected loss
of memory data, it is strongly recommended
that you have the battery
changed every 5years. (Please refer
the task to qualified service personnel.)
*When the battery becomes weak, the following message will
appear
in the display:
Please have the battery changed as soon as possible to avoid
the loss
of memory data.
Additional Precautions
*Protect the unit from strong impact.
* Do not allow objects of liquid of any kind to penetrate the
unit. In the
event of such an occurrence, discontinue use
immediately. Contact qualified service personnel as soon as
possible.
*Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
* Should a malfunction occur (or if you suspect there is a
problem) discontinue use immediately. Contact qualified
service personnel as soon as possible.
* To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not open the unit or
its AC adaptor.
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Introduction
We'd like to take amoment to thank you for purchasing the
Rodgers PR-300S Digital Sequencer and Sound Module.
About this Manual
If this is the first time you have used the PR-300S, please be sure
10 read "Lislening to aSong on Disk" thoroughly. It contains
information on how to listen to the songs recorded on the demo
disk and and make usc of some of the PR-300S's convenient
features.
PR-300S Features
Easy to Use
The sequencer is set up to operate like aregular tape recorder.
This makes recording and playback easy.
Five Track Sequencer
You can record and playback using any of five sequencer tracks.
GS Sound Source
The PR-300S has abuilt-in sound source that conforms to the GS
Format. Essentially what this means is thal different sound
sources (keyboards or sound modules) that conform to the GS
Format will all play the same song data
in the same way and
respond to the same MIDI messages
in auniform manner.
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The PR-300S features an easy-to-use 5-track sequencer for
recording and playback, as well as a16-part multi-timbraJ GS
Format sound source. The PR-300S was specifically designed
for use with Rodgers organs and keyboards, although it can be
used successfully with many different MIDI devices.
This section is followed by "Sequencing with the PR-300S"
which shows you how to record your own songs. Everything
from easy
"single-pass" recording to more advanced "multi-
track" recording is covered.
The last section of this manual gives descriptions of all
remaining PR-300S features and supplies technical information
about the PR-300S and MIDI.
The GS Sound Source can supply up to
16 different parts; 15 of
which can use any of the 354 high-quality instrumental sounds in
the PR-300S, one of which can use any of the 10 different drum
sets. When used with aRodgers organ, the PR-300S can supply
up to 9instrumental parls and one drum part.
Convenient Editing Features
It's also easy to put the finishing touches on the songs you have
recorded with the
PR-300S's Cut, Paste, Quantize and Punch
In/Out features.
Plays Standard MIDI Files, Too
You can also play Standard MIDI Files that have been written
for use with GS
or General MIDI (GM) sound sources. This
means your PR-300S can make use of awide variety of music
data available.

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Audio Cable Connections
Connect the Land R OUTPUT of the PR-300S to the
appropriate Land RINPUT on your Rodgers organ.
If you are using a Rodgers organ without Audio Inputs,
connect the output of the PR-300S to the input of akeyboard
amplifier or mixer.
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MIDI Cable Connections
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PR-300S
Connect the appropriate MIDI OUT of your Rodgers organ to
the MIDI IN
of the PR-300S (make sure you use the "IN" jack
on the back of the PR-300S, not the "IN (1 CH)" jack. Then
connect the MIDI OUT of the PR-300S to the appropriate
MIDI IN of your organ.
In this section, we'll show you how to connect the PR-300S to aRodgers organ or keyboard.
Be sure to use the diagram for your
particular situation; the connections for aRodgers Parallel Digital
Imaging™ organ are found on this page, the connections for other
Rodgers organs and keyboards are found on the facing page.
Refer to the specific connection instructions at the bottom
of this page. Then please read the section at the bottom of the facing page
about the AC Adaptor Connection and ORGAN EXT/INT switch.

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When the PR-300S is connected to
aRodgers organ with
sequencing
capabilities, this switch should be
set to "EXT". When working with
other MIDI instruments, set the
switch to "INT".
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Organs and Keyboards
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EXT miNT
When this switch is set to "EXT" (Organ) or "INT" (Piano),
the MIDI channels are assigned to the PR-300S's Track
buttons as follows:
TRACK Button R
EXT (Organ) i 10
INT (Piano) 10
EXT/INT Switch
The PR-300S is equipped with aswitch which determines how
the MIDI channels are used during
SMF (Standard MIDI File)
playback.
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AC Adaptor Connection
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Loop the power cable around the special cord hook on the
back
of the PR-300S to help prevent the adaptor from being
accidentally unplugged
in the middle of aperformance.
Cord Hook
Connect the appropriate end of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN
9V jack. Connect the other end to astandard AC outlet.

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2. Removing aDisk
*Make sure disk is correctly inserted before you try to use it.
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Rear side of the disk
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*The identification label should be firmly fixed to the disk.
Should the label come loose while the disk is in the drive, it
may be difficult to remove the disk.
*Do not use or store in extremely dusty places.
*AlI important
data should be copied onto backup disk(s). This
provides acomplete duplicate
of the data should the original
disk(s) be lost
or damaged.
*Remove disks from the disk drive before turning the PR-300S
on
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*Do not subject floppy disks to temperature extremes (eg., direct
sunlight
in an enclosed vehicle). Recommended temperature
range: 50° to 110°F.
*Do not expose floppy disks to strong magnetic fields, such as
those generated by loudspeakers.
*When the power is on, the disk drive light will alternate
between being dimly lit (disk drive ready) and brightly lit (disk
drive
in operation). In the latter case, do not try to eject the
disk or you might damage the magnetic disk surface and make
the disk unreadable. Instead, wait for the disk light to become
dim before ejecting adisk.
*Never touch the coated surface
of the floppy's internal disk.
*Floppy disks contain a plastic disc coated with magnetic
particles; this is the magnetic storage medium for all data.
Observe the following when handling disks:
1. Inserting aDisk
4. Floppy Disks:
Handle with Care
It is recommended that the tab be kept in the "protect" position
and moved to the "write" position only when you wish to write
new data onto the disk.
Floppy disks have a"write protect" tab which can protect the
disk from accidental erasure.
3. Write Protecting your Disks
To remove adisk, press the EJECT button firmly.
To insert adisk, push it firmly (but gently) into the disk drive;
insert the side with the sliding disk cover first with the label side
up. The disk will click into place when it is properly inserted.
The PR-300S uses 3.5-inch 2HD or 2DD floppy disks (sometimes called "microfloppies"). They are used to store the songs you
record on the PR-300S. Whenever possible, use 2HD disks. They are alittle faster than
2DD disks for certain operations.

Turning the Power ON
It's easy to listen to asong stored on adisk; just insert the disk into the drive, select
the song you want to hear by turning the alpha-dial, and press the PLAY button.
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This indication is called the "Play Screen"
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This time around, we'll listen to one of the songs on
the Demo Song Disk that
came with your PR-300S.
*For information on the eight demo songs on this
disk, see the section at the bottom
of page 10.
The title
of the first song on the disk will appear in
the display.
(1) Insert the disk into the disk drive.
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Turn on equipment to be used with the PR·300S.
After checking to see that everything is connected correctly;
After a brief sign-on message, the PR-300S's display will
indicate that anew song is ready to be recorded.
Listening to a Song on Disk
2. Turn on the PR·300S.
The Power switch is located in the bottom left hand corner of the
PR-300S's control panel.
Inserting the Disk

Selecting aSong
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Samuel S. Wesley
William Croft
William B. Bradbury
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NOTE!
Never try to remove adisk from the drive while
the drive light is brightly lit.
When the power is on, the disk drive light will
alternate between being dimly lit (disk drive ready)
and brightly lit (disk drive
in operation). When the
disk drive is
in operation and the disk drive light is
brightly lit,
do not try to eject the disk or you might
damage the magnetic disk surface and make the
disk unreadable.
In this example, we'll select the piece called
"Mozart K-336".
*If the ~ symbol is not located just to the left of the
Song Name, press the [SONG] button (the button
just above the TRACK [R) button), and then rotate
the alpha-dial to make your selection.
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(2) Rotate the alpha-dial until the display shows the
name of the desired song on the disk.
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I Oh God, our Help in Ages Past, Movement J
2 Oh God, our Help in Ages Past, Movement 2
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Oh God, our Help in Ages Past, Movement 3
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Oh God, our Help in Ages Past, Movement 4
5Church Sonata
in CMajor, K-336
6"Aurelia"
7"St. Anne"
8"Woodworth"
All songs except #5 arranged by Mark Huth and
Tom Hazleton
Song #5 arranged by Christopher Norton
Songs 1-4 are from "Partita on 'St. Anne'" by Paul
Manz
Songs 5-8 will play an external Rodgers organ with sequencing capability if the ORGAN switch on the PR-300S is set to "EXT".
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Starting Playback
(3) Press the PLAY button to start playback of the
song.
The light on the [PLAY] button will come
on.
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Displays the current measure number
-Adjusting the Volume
Adjust the volume of the PR-300S using the
volume control on the PR-300S.
Stopping Playback
(4) Press the [STOP] button to stop playback of the
song.
The light on the [PLAY] button will go
out.
*A "+" sign (located to the left of the measure
number in the display) indicates that play was
stopped in the middle of ameasure.
* You can repeat the song over and over agai n.
Simply press the [REPEAT] button so that its light
comes on before pressing [PLAY].
Starting Playback Again from the Beginning
To return asong to the beginning of the first
measure:
(I) Press the [RESET] button. The measure number
will reset to
"I".
*For songs that begin with pickup notes, the display
will read "PU", indicating that you're starting from
the very first note
of the song.
(2) Press [PLAY] again to start playback.
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This shows that play was stopped in
mid-measure
Measure indicator returns to
"I" (or
"PU" for songs with
pickup notes).

Starting Playback from the Middle of aSong
(1) Press the [BWD] and [FWD] buttons to locate
the
measure number where you want to start
playback.
*Holding down either button will cause the measure
number to change continuously.
*The buttons will also function during playback.
(2) Press the [PLA Y] button.
Transposing the Key of aSong
(1) Press the [TRANSPOSE] button.
(2) Rotate the alpha-dial to change the key.
*Each unit of the TRANSPOSE function
corresponds to an interval of asemi-tone, and you
can change the key up
or down amaximum of 12
semi-tones (one octave). So, for example, if you
wanted asong that was written
in the key of Dto
play
in the key of E, set TRANSPOSE to 2using
the alpha-dial.
*If transposed too high or too low (i.e., beyond the
range
of playable sounds), the song may not play
normally.
*The DATA in the Rhythm Track will not be
transposed.
(3) Press [TRANSPOSE] again to enter
transposition amount. The Play screen will
return.
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