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PianoCD User Manual ®
COMPACT DISC (CD) FORMAT PLAYER PIANO CONTROL UNIT PIANODISC MODEL PCD
a product of
PianoDisc
®
a division of Burgett, Inc.
4111 North Freeway Boulevard Sacramento, CA 95834-1209 Sales and Technical Support: (916) 567-9999 Fax: (916) 567-1941
© 1999 Burgett Inc. No part of this manual may be reproduced in whole or in part without the express written permission of PianoDisc, a division of Burgett, Inc. Burgett, Inc. reserves the right to change product design and specifications at any time without prior notice.
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Table of Contents Important Safety and Installation Instructions……………………………ix About PianoCD………………………………………………………………….1 Mail in your registration........................................................................................... 1 Review all safety information .................................................................................. 1 In this chapter .......................................................................................................... 1 What is PianoCD?..................................................................................................... 2 PianoCD in your home ............................................................................................. 3 PianoCD as a standard CD player .......................................................................... 3 PianoCD for the professional pianist ...................................................................... 3 PianoCD in your place of worship ........................................................................... 3 PianoCD in your place of business .......................................................................... 4
The PianoCD User Interface...................................................................................... 5 The PianoCD Control Unit ...................................................................................... 6 A. Control buttons........................................................................................ 6 B. LED lights............................................................................................... 6 C. Numeric display...................................................................................... 6 D.
CD tray................................................................................................... 6
E.
CD access light...................................................................................... 6
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CD tray access button ........................................................................... 7
G. Manual access hole................................................................................. 7 H. Activity light ........................................................................................... 7 I. IR sensor ................................................................................................. 7 Headphone jack...................................................................................... 7 Ventilation holes ..................................................................................... 7
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The PianoCD Control Buttons ...................................................................................... 7 A. Power ........................................................................................................................... 8 B Mute .............................................................................................................................. 8 C Bypass............................................................................................................................ 8 D Shuffle............................................................................................................................ 9 E and F. Volume Up and Volume Down ......................................................................... 9 G Stop/Eject .................................................................................................................... 10 H and I. Skip/Scan Left and Skip/Scan Right............................................................... 10 J Play/Pause.................................................................................................................... 10 Using the PianoCD Control Unit ...................................................................................... 11
The PianoCD Remote Control ............................................................................. ….13 Introduction. …............................................................................................................. 13 Battery installation ...................................................................................................... 13 Operating Conditions ................................................................................................... 13 Remote Control Features ................................................................................................ 14 A. Numeric entry buttons .............................................................................................................. 16 B. Select................................................................................................................... ........16 C Balance (S) and (P)… ............................................................................…..................16 D PianoMute .................................................................................................................. 16 E Piano Transpose(+) and (-) ......................................................................................... 17 F Reset............................................................................................................................. 17 G Synchronize (+) and (-) ............................................................................................... 18 H Scan ............................................................................................................................. 18 I Play ............................................................................................................................... 18
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Using Your PianoCD in Link Mode……………………………………………………..19 To set up the PianoCD in Link mode ................................................................... 19 To activate Link mode ........................................................................................... 19 Operating the PianoCD in Link mode.................................................................. 20
PianoCD Ports ............................................................................................................ 21 A. MIC IN ............................................................................................................. 21 B. AUDIO INPUT ADJ........................................................................................ 21 C. CD IN ............................................................................................................... 21 D. AUDIO OUT .................................................................................................... 21 E. DEFEAT........................................................................................................... 22 F. SETUP ............................................................................................................. 22 G. 9V Power .......................................................................................................... 22 H. TO PIANO........................................................................................................ 22 I.
PD-DATA IN.................................................................................................... 22
J. PD-DATA OUT................................................................................................. 22
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................23 General Recovery ................................................................................................... 23 If you have only a PianoCD................................................................................ 23 If you have a PDS-128Plus and a PianoCD ...................................................... 23 Common Questions ................................................................................................ 24
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Important: Read This First! Care and Safety Information This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OF BACK. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Complete safety of operation is assured by PianoDisc® when the player piano system and PianoCD™ control unit are installed and operated in their normal fashion. Do not attempt, or commission others, to modify any portion of the PianoCD player piano system unless specifically authorized by PianoDisc.
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Important Safetly and Installation Instructions
Information relating to possible personal injury, electric shock and fire hazard possibilities has been included in this list. Warning⎯when using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: • Read and understand all instructions before using the product. • The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your PianoDisc dealer or local power company. • Do not open the cover of the PianoCD control unit under any circumstances. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product. If service or repair work is required, contact your PianoDisc dealer or PianoDisc technical support at (916) 567-9999. Opening or removing cabinet parts other than those referred to in this instruction manual may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used. • Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock. • Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleansers or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. • Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord may be damaged by persons walking on it. • Keep the power cord away from other objects. Make sure that the cord is not twisted, placed in any lane of traffic, or trapped under the piano. • Never push objects of any kind into this product through slots or openings in the PianoCD control unit (except as directed in this manual), as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
• Locate your piano and PianoCD control unit away from direct sunlight, water or moisture, or hot or cold air currents.
• Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bathtub, kitchen sink, fountain or swimming pool).
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Important Safety and Installation Instructions
• If the Piano or the PianoCD control unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time, the power supply to each should be disconnected. • If repair is necessary, refer only to qualified service personnel. Obtain information on location certified PianoDisc technicians from your dealer. • This product, 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 a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist. • Slots and openings in the back, sides, or bottom of the PianoCD control unit are provided for ventilation. To protect the PianoCD control unit from overheating, these openings must not be blocked by placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or similarly pliant surface. The PianoCD control unit should never be place near a radiator or heat register. The PianoCD control unit should not be place in a built-in installation where proper ventilation is not provided. • Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer it for service to qualified service personnel: -
When the power supply cord or plug has been damaged or frayed. If objects have fallen on the product. If liquid has been spilled on the product. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
- If the product does not appear to operate normally as described in the operation instructions. Adjust only those controls that are described in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage not covered by your warranty and may require extensive labor by a certified PianoDisc technician to restore the product to normal operation. - If the product has been dropped or the enclosure is damaged. - If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
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Certification Warnings FCC Part 15 Regulatory Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: Changes or modifications to this product, which are not expressly approved by the manufacturer, may void the user’s right or authority to operate this product.
Industry Canada Regulatory Statement Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept interference including interference that may cause undesired operation to the device.
Japan This equipment complies with Japanese EMC requirements of VCCI Class B and IEC 65, 5th ed. safety standard for mains operated electronic and related apparatus for household and similar general use.
Australia This equipment complies with Australian EMC requirements of AS/NZS 3548 and to IEC 65, 5th ed. safety standard for mains operated electronic and related apparatus for household and similar general use.
China
Meets IEC 65, 5th ed., safety standard for mains operated electronic and related apparatus for household and similar general use, with appropriate deviation.
Hong Kong Meets IEC 65, 5th ed. safety standard for mains operated electronic and related apparatus for household and similar general use, with appropriate deviation.
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Save These Instructions! General Operating Notes When the Control unit is turned off from the front panel, your piano and control unit will continue to consume a small amount of power. Disconnecting your piano from the power source will completely shut down the unit. If your piano or PianoCD control unit fails to operate in a manner consistent with the instructions in this manual please disconnect it from your power source and contact your piano retailer, certified PianoDisc technician or PianoDisc.
Technical Assistance Technical assistance is available online through the World Wide Web at www.pianodisc.com Direct e-mail to
[email protected]. Technical support is available by telephone from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time at (916)567-9999.
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Chapter 1
About PianoCD PianoCD combines the original, impossible-to-duplicate sound of a real acoustic piano with the finest, Compact Disc-based (CD) reproducing piano technology available today. With your new player piano system and PianoCD control unit you can: •
Play your piano as you would normally
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Allow your piano to perform for you
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Control the piano playback volume
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Enjoy hundreds of hours of high quality performances
The remainder of this chapter gives you an overview of PianoCD, how it works, and the many ways you can enjoy this product.
Mail in your Registration
Please take a few moments right now to fill in and mail the Registration Card. Doing so will entitle you to full warranty protection, and enables us at PianoDisc to better serve you.
Review all safety Information
Please review all care and safety information included in this manual (pages vii through xii). This includes information provided as part of compliance with UL, FCC, and CE (European Community) standards
In this chapter
The remainder of this chapter gives you an overview of PianoCD, how it works, and the many ways you can enjoy this product.
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About PianoCD
What is PianoCD? PianoCD is a combination of amazing mechanics and sophisticated
computer technology. This new product is three different remarkable innovations that, when combined, make the seemingly impossible a reality. These innovations are: The playback mechanism. Concealed within your piano is a set of highly advanced computer driven electronic solenoids, each capable of reproducing up to 127 different levels of volume, from very soft to very loud. When activated by signals from your PianoCD control unit, these solenoids reproduce virtually every nuance of the original pianist’s performance, ensuring an extremely lifelike musical experience.
The PianoCD control unit. This remarkable device, developed exclusively by PianoDisc, reads the specially encoded PianoDisc CDs and transmits the performance information to the playback mechanism in your piano. The control unit enables you to control various aspects of the performance, including playback volume and, in the case of accompaniment-enhanced discs, the volume balance between the piano and the prerecorded accompanying music. Features that many PianoCD owners appreciate include: •
Easy push button control
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Easy connection to a home stereo
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Convenient remote control
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Flexible volume control
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Stereo headphone jack
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Usable as a standard CD player
The PianoDisc CDs. Using a format created by PianoDisc exclusively for the PianoCD product and PDS-128Plus, these remarkable CDs permanently store a wide variety of musical performances, either for solo piano or for accompanied piano performance (including live accompaniments), representing the state-of-the-art in acoustic/digital piano musical reproduction.
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PianoCD in your home
A piano is a welcome enhancement to any household. Pianos are learning tools, decorator items and, to some, as necessary to complete a household as living room furniture or kitchen appliances. PianoCD brings a whole new dimension to the household piano. Homeowners appreciate not only the beauty of the instrument, but also the streamlined implementation of PianoCD’s features. Traditional decor can be preserved while still having easy and complete access to an amazing array of new musical possibilities.
PianoCD as a Standard CD player
Your PianoCD control unit can also be used as a standard CD player. The control unit is easily connected to most home stereos, enabling you to enjoy your collection of CDs. Also, the PianoCD control unit is equipped with a stereo headphone jack, enabling you to enjoy standard CDs in complete privacy or without disturbing others.
PianoCD for the professional pianist
Professional pianists often “turn their noses up” at the prospect of practicing or performing on a keyboard. Because electronic keyboards do not have the same feel as an authentic piano, many performers deny themselves the benefits of modern technology to preserve the integrity of their performance standards. PianoCD gives ccomplished pianist’s access to technology without sacrificing tradition or compromising musical standards.
PianoCD in your Place of worship
The PianoCD control unit is uniquely suited for the worship environment. Several of the selections in the PianoDisc CD library include performances by many of the best sacred music pianists ever recorded. Beautiful meditation music can enhance many worship services, and PianoDisc recording of many sacred masterpieces can enhance seasonal events such as Christmas. Your PianoCD control unit can also be used in the event your pianist is absent from a worship service.
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About PianoCD
PianoCD in your Place of business
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Many different commercial environments use a piano, including restaurants, bars, hotel lobbies, department stores and shopping centers. Many of these environments are so enhanced by the presence of pianos and pianists that they would never give them up. Sometimes, however, a pianist simply isn’t available. For those times when a pianist is absent, PianoCD can fill the void with performances by many of our century’s most respected pianists.
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The PianoCD User Interface Before operating your piano and PianoCD control unit, always be sure of the following:
The PianoCD control unit is properly connected. The technician who delivers and sets up your piano will connect and set up the PianoCD control unit. The correct power source is available. In the United States, your piano uses a standard 120-volt AC household electrical outlet as a power source. In other countries, the piano is usually equipped with a power supply and cord that are compatible with the prevailing voltage standards of that geographic area, If you have any questions concerning compatibility with local electrical standards, please consult your PianoCD retailer before connecting your piano to a power source. The piano is properly plugged in. In vertical (upright) pianos the electrical cord leading to the power supply can usually be found extending out from a small hole in the back of the piano. Vertical piano owners should be sure that the cord is securely plugged into the outlet before moving the piano against the wall. Also, be careful not to crush the cord or plug under or against the piano. Grand pianos should have a cord extending from the power supply, which is usually mounted on one of the support beams under the piano. Connect this cord securely to a power source and avoid placing the cord where someone may trip over it.
Use the correct controls. If you are using a PDS-128Plus together with your PianoCD in Link mode, do not use the PianoCD control buttons or remote control. Use the PDS-128plus control buttons or remote control to operate both units. For more information on Link mode, see Appendix A: Using Your PianoCD in Link Mode on page 19.
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The PianoCD Control Unit This section explains the controls available on the PianoCD control unit.
A..Control buttons
Includes Power, Mute, Bypass, Shuffle, Stop/Eject, Skip/Scan, Play/pause, and Volume control buttons. Each button is explained in the next section.
Important: If you are using a PDS-128Plus together with your PianoCD in Link mode, do not use the PianoCD control buttons. Use the PDS-128Plus control buttons to operate both units. For more information on Link mode, see Appendix A: Using Your PianoCD in Link Mode on Page 19.
B. LED lights A small green light above each button illuminates to indicate that the selected feature is active.
C. Numeric display
The illuminated display indicates the current track number or parameter values (such as volume). Numbers turn red when you adjust a parameter. When the CD tray is empty, the display is blank.
D. CD tray
Open to insert or remove a CD. Press Stop/Eject to open the tray.
E. CD access light
This light indicates that data is being read from a CD.
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F.CD tray access button
Press this button to open the CD tray.
G. Manual access Use the Manual access hole if a CD becomes stuck in the tray or to open the CD tray when power to the PianoCD unit is disconnected. hole To use the manual access hole to open the CD tray, insert the end of a straightened paper clip into the hole.
H. Activity light
This light blinks when the PianoCD control unit is receiving the remote control signal, when piano data is being accessed, or when the PianoCD control unit is receiving commands in Link mode. For more information on Link mode, see Appendix A: Using your PianoCD in Link Mode on page 19.
I.IR sensor
This sensor receives the signals from the remote control.
Headphone jack
Plug for output to stereo headphones. (On left side of unit; not visible in illustration.)
Ventilation holes
These holes allow for air circulation to prevent overheating of components. Do not block or cover these ventilation holes. (On top and sides of unit; not visible in illustration.)
The PianoCD Control Buttons The section explains the PianoCD control buttons.
Important: If you are using a PDS-128Plus together with your PianoCD in Link mode, do not use the PianoCD control buttons. Use the PDS-128Plus control buttons to operate both units. For more information on Link mode, see Appendix A: Using your PianoCD in Link
Mode on page 19.
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A. Power
Press this button to turn the PianoCD control unit on and off. When the unit is on, the light above the Power button illuminates.
Note: Do not turn off the PianoCD control unit while a CD is playing. Press Stop/Eject to stop the CD from playing, and then turn off the power. B. Mute
Press this button to silence the piano and audio playback. The current track continues to play silently until you press Mute again. When playback is muted, the light above the Mute button illuminates.
Note: The light above the Mute button blinks and the recorded accompaniment is muted automatically if you transpose the piano playback to a key that is not exactly one or two octaves above or below the original key. However, the piano playback continues in the selected key. For more information on the Transpose feature, see Piano Transpose on page 16. C. Bypass
Press this button when you want to use your PianoCD control unit as a standard CD player. Bypass mode allows the stereo tracks of a standard CD to be passed to the audio output, such as your speakers. Although you can play standard CD’s in the PianoCD unit while not in Bypass mode, output will be in pseudo-stereo. When the unit is in Bypass mode, the light above the Bypass button illuminates.
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Note: The Bypass light blinks if the PianoCD control unit is being used in Link Mode. For more information on Link mode, see Appendix A: Using PianoCD in Link Mode on page 19. To enter Bypass mode to play a standard CD: 1. If a PianoDisc CD is playing, press Stop/Eject to stop playback. 2. Press Bypass to enter Bypass mode. 3. Insert a standard CD into the CD tray.
Important: If you play a PianoDisc CD while the unit is in Bypass mode, the right stereo channel emits a high-pitched tone. 4.
Press Play/Pause.
To exit Bypass mode to resume playing PianoDisc CDs: 1. If a standard CD is playing, press Stop/Eject to stop playback. 2. Remove the standard CD from the CD tray. 3. Press Bypass to exit Bypass mode. 4. Insert a PianoDisc CD into the CD tray. 5. Press Play/Pause.
D. Shuffle
Press this button when you want the PianoCD control unit to randomly and continuously select tracks from the CD currently playing. When the unit is in Shuffle mode, the light above the Shuffle button illuminates. 1. To enter Shuffle mode, press Shuffle. 2. To return to normal playing, press Shuffle again.
E. and F. Volume Up and Volume Down
Use these buttons to increase or decrease the volume of the piano and audio playback. When you press either Volume button, the current volume level (between 1 and 99) is displayed on the Numeric Display.
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G. Stop/Eject
Press this button to stop the CD currently playing or, if the CD is already stopped, to open the CD tray.
H. and I. Skip/Scan Left and Skip/Scan Right
Use these buttons to: •
Restart a CD track
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Skip through the tracks on a CD
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Rapidly Scan through a single CD track
To restart a CD track: While the track is playing, press Skip/Scan Left. To skip back to another CD track: 1. If the CD is playing, press Stop/Eject. 2. Press Skip/Scan Left until the number of the desired track is displayed. To skip forward to another CD track: Press Skip/Scan Right once for each track you want to move forward, until the number of the desired track is displayed. To scan backward through a CD track: While the track is playing, press and hold Skip/Scan Left until you reach the desired point in the CD track: To scan forward through a CD track: While the track is playing, press and hold Skip/Scan Right until you reach the desired point in the CD track: J. Play/Pause
Press this button to start playback of a CD or, if the CD is already playing, to pause playback. When playback is paused, press
Play/Pause again to resume playback.
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Using the PianoCD Control Unit Important: If you are using a PDS-128Plus together with your PianoCD in Link mode, do not use the PianoCD control buttons. Use the PDS128Plus control buttons to operate both units. For more information on Link mode, see Appendix A: Using your PianoCD in Link Mode on page 19. To play a PianoDisc CD: 1. Press Power to turn on the PianoCD Control unit. 2. Press Stop/Eject to open the CD tray. 3. Insert a PianoDisc CD by Pressing a CD onto the spindle of the CD tray. 4. Push in the CD tray and wait for 01 to appear on the Numeric Display. 5. Press Play/Pause to start playback. 6. When you finish listening to the PianoDisc CD, press Stop/Eject to stop playback.
To play a standard CD: 1. Press Power to turn on the PianoCD control unit. 2. Press Stop/Eject to open the CD tray. 3. Insert a CD by pressing a CD onto the spindle of the CD tray. 4. Push in the CD tray and wait for 01 to appear on the Numeric Display. 5. Press Bypass to enter Bypass mode. (for more information on bypass mode, see Bypass on page 8.) 6. Press Play/Pause. 7. When you finish listening to the CD, press Stop/Eject. 8. To resume playing PianoDisc CDs, press Bypass again to exit Bypass mode.
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Chapter 3 Introduction
The PianoCD Remote Control Like most electronic devices available today, your PianoCD control unit comes with an infrared remote control. With the remote control, you can access all the PianoCD features described in Chapter 2, and some additional features unique to your remote control.
Important: If you are using a PDS-128Plus together with your PianoCD in Link mode, do not use the PianoCD remote control. Use the PDS-128Plus remote control to operate both units. For more information on Link mode, see Appendix A: Using your PianoCD in Link Mode on page 19.
Battery installation Your PianoCD remote control is powered by two AA batteries. To insert batteries in your remote control: 1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of your PianoCD remote control. 2. Insert the batteries, making sure they are in the correct positive/negative orientation. 3. Replace the battery compartment cover.
Operating conditions
Your PianoCD remote control operates best when you point it directly at the front of the PianoCD control unit.
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Remote Control Features
Remote Control Features Many of the remote control features are identical in operation to those that can be accessed using the buttons on the front of the PianoCD control unit. For more information on using the control unite, see Chapter2: The PianoCD User Interface.
Features accessible only by using the PianoCD remote control are:
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Numeric Entry of track numbers (A and B)
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Balance (C)
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Not Used (D)
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Piano Transpose (E)
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Returning a feature to its default setting (F)
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Synchronize (G)
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Remote Control Features
A. Numeric entry buttons
Use these buttons to play a specific track on a CD. To play a specific track on a CD: If the CD is stopped, enter the number of the track you want to play, and then press Play.
If the CD playing, enter the number of the track you want to play. The track starts playing after a brief pause. If you want the track to start playing immediately, press Select after you enter the track number.
B. Select
While a CD is playing, use this button in conjunction with the Numeric Entry buttons to play a specific track on the CD. Use the Numeric Entry buttons to enter the number of the track you want to play, and then press Select to start playing the track immediately.
C. Balance (S) and (P)
Use these buttons to adjust the volume of the piano playback relative to the recorded accompaniment on a PianoDisc CD. When you adjust the balance, the current balance setting (1 to 99; the default value is 50) is displayed on the PianoCD control unit. Use the Balance feature only with a PianoDisc CD. To increase the relative volume of the piano playback: Press Balance (P). To increase the relative volume of the recorded accompaniment: Press Balance (S). To restore the balance to its original setting: Press either Balance button, and then press Reset
D.
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E. Piano Transpose Use these buttons to transpose the key of the piano playback on the current PianoDisc CD. When you press a Piano Transpose button, the Numeric (+) and (-) Display on the PianoCD control unit shows the number of half steps selected away from the original key. The number is solid (positive) if you transpose above the original key or blinking (negative) if you transpose below the original key. Important: The key of the recorded accompaniment cannot be changed. Therefore, the recorded accompaniment is muted unless the transpose value is 12, 24, (exactly one or two octaves above the original key), or -12, -24 (one or two octaves below the original key). For example, if the Numeric Display shows a number between 1 and 11, or 13 and 23, inclusive, the recorded accompaniment is muted. When the accompaniment is automatically muted, the light above the Mute button blinks. Use the Piano Transpose feature only with a PianoDisc CD. To Transpose the piano playback up: Press Piano Transpose (+) once for each half step you want to move the piano playback above the original key. To transpose the piano playback down: Press Piano Transpose (-) once for each half step you want to move the piano playback below the original key. To restore the piano playback to its original key: Press either Piano Transpose button, and then press Reset. F. Reset
Use this button to reset the Volume, Balance, Piano Transpose, or Synchronize feature to its original setting. To restore a feature’s default setting: 1. Press the button for the feature you want to reset. For example, to reset the Balance, press Balance (S) or Balance (P). 2. Press Reset.
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G. Synchronize (+) and (-)
Use these buttons to fine-turn the synchronization between the piano playback and recorded accompaniment on a PianoDisc CD. To shift the piano playback forward relative to the recorded accompaniment: Press Synchronize (-) until the piano playback is synchronized with the recorded accompaniment. To shift the piano playback backward relative to the recorded accompaniment: Press Synchronize (+) until the piano playback is synchronized with the recorded accompaniment. To restore the Synchronize feature to its original setting: Press either Synchronize button, and then press Reset.
Remote control buttons with more functions: H. Scan
The Scan buttons have the same functionality as the skip/scan buttons on the front of the unit. See chapter 2 section H.
I. Play
The play button has the same functionality as the play/pause button on the front of the unit. See chapter 2 section J.
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Appendix A Using Your PianoCD in Link Mode Link mode allows a PianoCD control unit to be coupled with a PDS128Plus. While in Link mode, the PDS-128Plus acts as a “master” device and the PianoCD functions as a “slave” device. Therefore, you need to use the PDS-128Plus control buttons and remote and remote control to operate both devices.
Important: Do not use the PianoCD control buttons or remote control while in Link mode. When Link mode is detected, PianoCD automatically enters Bypass mode and sets the output volume to a present level compatible with the PDS-128Plus. The light above the Bypass button on the PianoCD control unit blinks to indicate that the unit is in Link mode. To set up the PianoCD in Link mode
1. Using a standard 5-pin DIN MIDI cable, connect the MIDI OUT port on the PDS-128Plus to the PD-DATA IN port on the PianoCD control unit. 2. Using a stereo RCA cable, connect the AUDIO OUT ports on the PianoCD control unit to the CD IN ports on the PDS128Plus. 3. Connect the 9V Brick power supply to the PianoCD control unit. 4. Connect the TO PIANO port of the PDS-128plus to the playback mechanism.
To activate Link mode
1. Turn on your PianoCD control unit. 2. Turn on your PDS-128Plus.
Note: It is not necessary to wait for the PianoCD to boot completely before turning on the PDS-128Plus. 3. Once the PDS-128Plus has booted, select CD mode on the PDS - 128Plus.
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Appendix A: Using Your PianoCD in Link Mode
Use the PDS-128Plus control buttons and remote control to operate Operating the PianoCD in Link both units. mode
Important: Do not use the PianoCD control Buttons or remote control while in Link mode.
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PianoCD Ports This appendix explains the ports and buttons on the back of the PianoCD control unit.
A.MIC IN
Use this port to connect a PianoAmp Pickup by barcus-berry to the piano. This port picks up the piano output and sends it through the audio ports.
B.AUDIO INPUT ADJ.
Use this control to adjust the balance between the MIC audio and the CD audio. You can easily adjust this control by turning it to the left or right with a flathead screwdriver.
C. CD IN
Use these ports to connect a CD changer to your PianoCD control unit. Note: Not all commercially available CD changers will work properly with the PianoCD. See technical specs in the back of this manual for more details.
D. AUDIO OUT
Use these ports to connect your output, such as amplified speakers or a home stereo system, to your PianoCD control unit. Note: A convenient feature of the PianoCD control unit is the permanent connection between the CD IN ports and the AUDIO OUT ports, even when the PianoCD control unit is turned off. Therefore, if you connect both a CD changer and an audio output to your PianoCD unit, you do not need to have the PianoCD unit turned on in order to play standard CDs in the CD changer and listen to them through the audio output.
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E. DEFEAT
Only the technician setting up your PianoCD system should use this button. You should never press this button during normal operation. If you accidentally press Defeat, press Defeat again to return to normal operation. When Defeat is active, the numeric display on the PianoCD control unit show “[ ]”.
F.SETUP
Only the technician setting up your PianoCD system should use this button. You should never press this button during normal operation. If you accidentally press Setup, press Play/Pause to exit Setup mode.
G.9V POWER
If necessary, connect a 9Vpower supply to this port.
H.TO PIANO
I.PD-DATA IN
J. PD-DATA OUT
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Use this port to connect the PianoCD control unit to the piano.
Use this port to connect the PianoCD control unit to the MIDI OUT port on the PDS-128Plus when running in Link mode. For more information on Link mode, see Appendix A: Using Your PianoCD in Link Mode on page 19.
If necessary, use this port to connect to an old driver system, such as a third generation driver board.
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Troubleshooting This appendix provides general recovery procedures to follow should you ever experience problems with your PianoCD. Also included are answers to PianoCD owners’ most common questions.
General Recovery Although problems with the PianoCD control unit are rare, you may occasionally experience difficulties such as a track not playing or the unit not responding to commands. These general recovery procedures may fix the problem.
If you have only a PianoCD
1. Press Stop/Eject to stop the CD. 2. Press Power to turn off the PianoCD. 3. Press Power again to turn on the PianoCD. 4. Resume normal operations.
If you have a PDS-128Plus and a PianoCD
1. Press Stop/Eject on the PDS-128Plus to stop the CD. 2. Press Play/Pause on the PDS-128Plus to resume operation. If the above steps do not fix the problem: 1. Press Stop/Eject on the PDS-128Plus to stop the CD. 2.Press Power on the PDS-128Plus again to turn off the PDS-128Plus. 3. Press Power on the PDS-128Plus again to turn on the PDS- 128Plus 4. Resume normal operations, making sure to use only the PDS128Plus control buttons or remote control while in Link mode. For more information on Link mode, see Appendix A:. Using Your PianoCD in Link Mode on page 19.
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Appendix C: Troubleshooting
Common Questions This section addresses some of the common questions that PianoCD owners have while using their units. Important: Unless otherwise stated, the answers assume that you have only a PianoCD, not both a PianoCD and a PDS-128Plus. If you have a PDS128Plus, you can follow the instructions provided for the PianoCD. Just remember to use your PDS-128Plus control buttons or remote control, and not your PianoCD control buttons or remote control. Also, the button names on your PDS-128Plus may differ slightly from those given for the PianoCD. When I’m playing a CD and I enter a track number, why is there is delay before the new track starts playing? You probably didn’t press the Select button after entering the track number. If you want a specific track to start playing immediately, enter the track number and then press Select. If you don’t press Select, there is slight delay before the track begins. Why is the light above the mute button blinking? You may have pressed one of the Piano Transpose buttons, which can cause the recorded accompaniment to stop playing. To reset the track to its original key, press either Piano Transpose button and then press Reset. For more information on the Piano Transpose feature, see Piano Transpose on page 16. Why is the light above the Bypass button on? 1. If the light is solid, you are in Bypass mode, which allows you to play standard audio CDs in your PianoCD control unit. For more information on Bypass mode, see Bypass on page 8.
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2. If the light is blinking, you are using the PianoCD in Link mode with a PDS-128Plus. For more information on Link mode, see Appendix A: Using your PianoCD in Link Mode on page 19.
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A high-pitched sound is coming out of my right speaker. How do I fix this? You are probably trying to play a PianoDisc CD while the PianoCD control unit is in Bypass mode. If the light above the Bypass button is on, press Bypass to exit Bypass mode. If the light is not on, there may be a problem with your audio output connection or your speaker. Why did the piano stop playing in the middle of a track? Usually, the piano stops playing because you pressed Play/Pause or Stop/Eject. Press Play/Pause and the piano should start playing again. If you have a PDS-128Plus and a PianoCD, the piano stops playing if you try to use the PianoCD control buttons or remote control instead of the PDS128Plus control buttons or remote control. On the PDS-128Plus, press Stop/Eject, and then press Play/Pause. The piano should start playing again. If you have a PDS-128Plus and a PianoCD, you should use only the PDS128Plus control buttons or remote control to operate both units. Why did the recorded accompaniment stop playing in the middle of a track, while the piano kept playing? You probably pressed one of the Piano Transpose buttons. To reset the track to its original key, press Piano Transpose, and then press Reset. For more information on the Transpose feature, see Piano Transpose on page 16. I want to sing along with a track on a PianoCD disc, but the song is keyed too high (or low) for my voice. How can I fix this? Use the Transpose feature to raise or lower the key in which the track is playing. For more information on the Transpose feature, see Piano Transpose on page 16. The Piano seems too loud (or soft) in relation to the recorded accompaniment. How can I fix this? Use the Balance feature to increase the relative volume of either the piano or the recorded accompaniment. For more information on the Balance feature, see Balance on page 15.
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When I play a standard audio CD in the PianoCD unit, it doesn’t sound quite right (flat or muted). How can I fix this? The PianoCD is probably not running in Bypass mode. Although the PianoCD will play standard audio CDs even if it is not in Bypass mode, the output will be in pseudo-stereo sound. To switch to true stereo sound, press Bypass. The piano seems to be slightly behind (or ahead of) the recorded accompaniment. How can I fix it? Why does this happen? Use the Synchronize feature to shift the piano playback forward or backward to be in synchronize with the recorded accompaniment. For more information on the synchronize feature, see Synchronize on page 17. To explain why the piano playback might not be exactly in synchronize with the recorded accompaniment, we need to start with a brief explanation of how your PianoCD control unit works. The PianoCD control unit is specially designed to read the unique data on a PianoDisc CD. It interprets this data and then sends the recorded accompaniment audio output to your speakers at the same time that it sends the piano playback commands to your piano. Your speakers respond to the prerecorded audio almost instantaneously. However, the components inside your piano (solenoids, hammers, etc.) must respond to the playback commands in order to move the appropriate piano keys. This process takes just slightly longer than the playback of the prerecorded audio, resulting in the piano being slightly behind and record accompaniment. To allow for this discrepancy, PianoDisc CDs are recorded with the piano playback already shifted forward relative to the recorded accompaniment. The Synchronize feature lets you fine-tune how much the piano playback is shifted.
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Why do I use Synchronize (-) to shift the piano playback forward relative to the recorded accompaniment, and Synchronize (+) to shift the piano playback backward? Shouldn’t the opposite buttons be used? This answer relates to the delay discussed in the answer to the previous question. If the piano playback seems ahead of the recorded accompaniment, it means that the piano is shifted too far ahead of the accompaniment; in other word, the piano is delayed too little. If the piano playback seems behind the recorded accompaniment, it means the piano isn’t shifted far enough ahead of the accompaniment; in the word, the piano is delayed too much. Each Synchronize button adjusts the amount that the piano playback is delayed relative to the recorded accompaniment. Thus, you use Synchronize (-) to decrease the delay of the piano playback, effectively moving the piano playback forward. Similarly, you use Synchronize (+) to increase the delay of the piano playback, effectively moving the piano playback backward.
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PianoCD Technical Specifications Physical Dimensions Width ………………………………9.2” Height …………………………..…..1.2” Depth…………………………………8.0” Weight……………………………… 3.2 lbs.
Voltage & Power Requirements Power Consumption ……………….2.0 Amps at 9 Volts D.C. (18 Watts) Min. Input Operating Voltage ……7.5 Volts D.C. Max. Input Operating Voltage……13.0 Volts D.C.
CD Input WARNING: PianoDisc cannot guarantee proper operation with all commercially available external CD players. When choosing an external CD player, avoid units with automatic effects processing and carefully review the specifications listed below. In order for piano data to be properly processed, the audio signal must be clean, unmodified, and must conform to the specifications listed below. Connector Type …………………….RCA Input Impedance…………………...10k Ω (left & Right channels) Max. Input Voltage Level …………1.0 Volt R.M.S. (into 10k Ω) Min. Data Input Amplitude……….125 mV peak-to-peak (into 10k Ω)
Microphone In Connector Type …………………….Mono 1/8” Input Impedance …………………..1.8k Ω (unbalanced)) Max. Input Voltage Level…………1.0 Volt R.M.S (unbalanced) Output Gain Adjustment Range …0-100% Max. Power Gain……………………Greater than 55 dB (Mic In to headphone Out)
Audio Out Connector Type………………..……RCA Max. Output Voltage level……..…1.6 Volts R.M.S. (left & right channels into 600 Ω load)
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Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)... Less than 0.2% max. at 100 mW/channel
Headphone Out Connector Type………………………Stereo 1/8” Max. Power Output …………………80 mW/channel (into 32 Ω) Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)…Less than 0.2% max. at 80 mW/channel Output Impedance …………………..2.0Ω
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