Please check all the items in your VX keyboard package:
z USB MIDI Master keyboard 1 pcs
z USB cable 1 pcs
z User’s manual 1 pcs
z AC adaptor 1 pcs
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Special Message Section
This product utilizes batteries or an external
power supply (adapter). Do NOT connect this
product to any power supply or adapter other
than one described in the manual, on the
product, or specifically recommended by CME.
WARNING: Do not place this product in a
position where anyone could walk on, trip over,
or roll anything over power or connecting cords
of any kind. The use of an extension cord is not
recommended! If you must use an extension
cord, make sure that the cord has the ability to
handle maximum current needed by this
product. Please consult a local electrician
when possible.
This product should be used only with the
components supplied or recommended by
CME. When used with any components,
please observe all safety markings and
instructions that accompany the accessory
product.
NOTICE:
Service charges incurred due to a lack of
knowledge relating to how a function or effect
works (when the unit is operating as designed)
are not covered by the manufacturer’s
warranty, and are therefore the owners
responsibility. Please study this manual
carefully and consult your dealer before
requesting service.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:
CME strives to produce products that are both
user safe and environmentally friendly. We
sincerely believe that our products and the
production methods used to produce them,
meet these goals. In keeping with both the
letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to
be aware of the following:
Battery Notice:
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
The information contained in this manual is
believed to be correct at the time of printing.
However, CME reserves the right to change or
modify any of the specifications without notice
or obligation to update existing units.
This product, either alone or in combination
with an amplifier and headphones or
speaker(s), may be capable of producing
sound levels that could cause permanent
hearing loss. Do NOT operate for long periods
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.
IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the
shorter the time period before damage occurs.
Some CME products may have stands and/or
accessory mounting fixtures that are either
supplied with the product or as optional
accessories. Some of these items are
designed to be dealer assembled or installed.
Please make sure that stands are stable and
any optional fixtures (where applicable) are
well secured BEFORE using.
This product MAY contain a small
non-rechargeable battery which (if applicable)
is soldered in place. The average life span of
this type of battery is approximately five years.
When replacement becomes necessary,
contact a qualified service representative to
perform the replacement.
This product may also use “household” type
batteries. Some of these may be rechargeable.
Make sure that the battery being charged is a
rechargeable type and that the charger is
intended for the battery being charged.
When installing batteries, do not mix batteries
with new, or with batteries of different type.
Batteries MUST be installed correctly.
Mismatches of incorrect installation may result
in overheating and battery case rupture.
Warning:
Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate
any battery. Keep all batteries away from
children. Dispose of used batteries promptly
and as regulated by the laws in your area.
Note: Check with any retailer of household type
batteries in your area for battery disposal
information.
Stands supplied by CME are designed for the
respect products only. No other uses are
recommended.
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Disposal Notice:
Should this product become damaged beyond
repair, or for some reason its useful life is
considered to be at an end, please observe all
local, state, and federal regulations that relate
to the disposal of products that contain lead,
batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable
to assist you, please contact CME directly.
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual,
meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by CME may void
your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.
2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product
use only high quality shielded cables. Cable(s) supplied with this product MUST be
used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your
FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.
3. NOTE: This product 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
environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users
manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices.
Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur
in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can
be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the
problems by using one of the following measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or
install AC line filter(s).
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna
lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the
local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you cannot locate the
appropriate retailer, please contact CME.
The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed in the USA.
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PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury
or even death from electrical shock, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions
include, but are not limited to, the follows:
1. Read and understand all the instructions.
2. Always follow the instructions on the instrument.
3. Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from the outlet as
well as the USB cable. When cleaning, use a soft and dry cloth. Do not use gasoline,
alcohol, acetone, turps or any other organic solutions; do not use liquid cleaner, spray
cleaner or too wet cloth.
4. Do not use the instrument near water or moisture, such as bathtub, washbasin,
kitchen sink, or similar places.
5. Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall
over.
6. Do not jam sinks or holes of the instrument; those sinks of holes are used for air
circulation to prevent the instrument from overheating. Do not place the instrument
near heat sink or any places with poor air circulation.
7. Do not place anything on the power cord. Make sure the power cord is set on a safe
place so nobody will step on it and/or trip over it.
8. Do not overload the outlet and the AC cable to avoid fire or electrical shock.
9. Do not insert anything in the instrument, which may cause fire or electrical shock. Do
not splash any kind of liquid on the instrument.
10. Do not disassemble the instrument. Doing so risks possible accidental electrical
shock.
11. If repair is necessary always take the instrument to a qualified service center. You will
place yourself in danger if you open or remove the cover. Improper assembly may
cause electrical shock in future use.
12. Unplug all the connectors and take the instrument to a qualified service center if
anything in the below listed happens:
A. The power cord or connector is damaged or worn out.
B. Any liquid gets into the instrument.
C. The instrument gets rain or water splashed on it.
D. The instrument does not work properly after following all the instructions
regarding troubleshooting.
E. The instrument falls down or breaks.
F. The instrument functions poorly.
13. Do not use the instrument during a thunderstorm. Lightening may cause
long-distance electrical shock.
14. Do not use the instrument when there is a gas leak nearby.
Keep this manual in safe place
CAUTION:
Setting up
Do not connect the instrument during a thunderstorm. Do not connect the power cord to an outlet located in a moist environment unless the
outlet is properly designed for such situations.
When the power cord is connected to an AC outlet, do not touch the naked part of
the cord or the connector.
Always follow the instructions carefully when setting up the instrument.
WARNING:
z Do not expose the instrument to rain or moisture, to avoid fire or electrical shock.
Other precautions:
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z Keep the instrument away from electrical interface sources, such as fluorescent
lights and electrical motors.
z Keep the instrument away from dust, heat and vibration.
z Do not expose the instrument to sunlight.
z Do not place heavy objects on the instrument; do not place containers with liquid on
the instrument.
z Do not touch the connectors with wet hands
z Central Music Co. is not responsible for any damage or data loss caused by
improper operation to the instrument.
zAll the pictures and the LED display in the manual are used for demonstration; they
may be different from the real instrument.
Features
VX 5/6/7/8 Intelligent MIDI keyboard series
z World’s first MIDI keyboard with motorized faders
z World’s first MDI keyboard with multifunction expansion slot (for the firewire
expansion board, the sound module expansion board, etc…)
z World’s first MIDI keyboard with a lot of song data inside in padstyle format, and
song data can be updated via USB
z VX5/6/7 are equipped with professional half weighted velocity sensitive keyboard
with aftertouch
z VX8 is equipped with professional Graded Hammer Action velocity sensitive
keyboard with aftertouch
z 9 motorized faders
z 12 pads
z 17 knobs
z Ribbon control
z 32-bit high-speed CPU
z MIDI and digital Audio function
z Scale and temperament function
z U-CTRL mode by CME, to use with your music software for total control
There are 4 models in the VX series: VX5-49keys, VX6-61keys, VX7-76keys,
VX8-88 keys.
All the keyboards in the VX series are equipped with velocity response and
aftertouch.
Velocity response means when you play the keyboard, it will
respond to the initial force used to strike the keys.
Aftertouch means after you press and hold a key, it will continue
to respond to additional pressure applied to the keys.
2. The pitchbend wheel: By default it can
The modulation wheel: By default it will
The ribbon control: You can press and
3. The OCTAVE button: It is used to
The TRANSPOSE button: It is used to
4. SEQ TRANSPORT: They are used for
change the pitch up and down for a
total two semi-notes, and you can
change the default range.
make the sound vibrant, and you can
change its function.
move on it to send out control change
messages. The default cc is brightness
and can be changed.
change the pitch by octaves.
change the pitch by semi-notes.
sequence control and the function can
be changed.
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5. The pads (PAD 1-12): They are velocity sensitive, you can define them to
trigger drum notes, or use them as control buttons, or use them to play songs.
6. The FUNCTION buttons: They are used to control all the functions of the
instrument and used for scene select.
The function shortcut buttons (F1-F8): They are used for fast function select or
to send user-defined parameters.
7. The potentiometer knobs (KNOB 1-8): Those knobs have left-mid-right locators,
and can be used for real time control and sound changes, the functions can be
re-defined.
8. The DISPLAY: You will see all the VX
information here.
The digit buttons (NUMBER 0-9): They are used
to input values.
The SHIFT button: It is used with other control
parts for more functions.
The CURSOR/PAGE buttons: Use those buttons
to locate a place you want.
The DEC INC/ NO YES buttons: Use them to
change value or confirm an operation.
9. The DATA dial: Use it to change the value
quickly.
The EXIT/ENTER buttons: Use them to confirm
or cancel an operation.
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10. The U-CTRL button: Press it for the software
remote control mode, compatible with the Mackie
Control templates.
11. The encoder knobs (ENCODER 1-9): Those knobs have no start or end points, and
the functions can be user-defined.
12. The motorized faders: They can move according to the incoming MIDI data, and the
functions can be user-defined.
Do NOT hold or stop the motorized motors while they are moving, which may
cause great damage to the instrument and may cause electrical shock and
fire!
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1.2 Rear panel
01.MIDI IN port x1
02.MIDI OUT ports x4
03.Breath control (BC) jack: 1/8" TRS x1, compatible with YAMAHA BC3.
04.Pedal jacks: 1/4" TRS x2, each one can be used for volume or sustain pedal.
05.Input gain for Mic/Line in.
06.MIC/LINE IN jacks: 1/4" TS x2
07.LINE OUT jacks: 1/4" TS x2
08.HP VOLUME: Headphone volume
09.HEADPHONE jacks: 1/4" TRS x2
10.USB HUB port: compliance with standard USB 1.1 for USB expansion
11.USB port: to make computer connection for MIDI/Audio data transfer
12.POWER IN port: connect the AC adaptor here
13.POWER ON/OFF switch: press down the switch to turn the instrument on; press
again and release the switch to turn it off.
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2 Installation guide
2.1 Power supply
1. Make sure the power switch is set to OFF.
2. Connect the AC adaptor to the POWER IN port in the rear panel.
3. Make sure the AC requirement of the AC adaptor is compliant with the local AC
supply, then connect the AC adaptor to the power supply outlet.
Make sure the AC requirement of the AC adaptor is compliant with the local
AC supply, otherwise it will cause severe damage to the AC adaptor or the
instrument, and it may cause electrical shock!
Only the AC adaptor that goes with the VX should be used. If you cannot find
the VX AC adaptor or the adaptor does not work, please contact local CME
dealers.
The VX AC adaptor varies from country to country. If you take your VX from
one country to another, please make sure your AC adaptor compliant with the
local power supply.
2.2 Power on in proper order
When you have your VX connected to a system, please set all the volume to minimum
then follow the proper order to turn all the devices on: master MIDI device (which sends
out MIDI data), slave MIDI device (which receives MIDI data), audio devices (mixer,
amplifier, speakers). When you follow this order, all the signals (MIDI and audio) will go
properly from the beginning to the end. If you will turn off the system, please follow the
reverse order (turn off audio devices first, then MIDI deivces).
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3 Connections
Before you make these connections, please turn off all devices to avoid
possible damage.
Please refer to the fig. below to make connections:
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4 Playing a demo song
1. Connect the VX MIDI OUT1 to the sound module MIDI IN, or connect VX to your
computer via USB and select a GM compatible software sound module.
2. Press the 【STYLE SEQ】button for style sequece mode.
3. Press the【PLAY】button to play the song.
4. You will hear the song.
5 Basic operation
【<PAGE PAGE>】buttons
For the editable contents on the LCD, you can use the 【<PAGE PAGE>】buttons to
move the cursor to the place you want and edit the content.
When you see the arrow “← →” in the bottom right on the LCD, press and hold
【SHIFT】then press【<PAGE PAGE>】buttons for another page.
【DEC/NO INC/YES】and【EXIT/ENTER】buttons
To edit the value, you can use the data dial, the 【DEC/NO INC/YES】buttons, or the
number buttons.
To confirm or cancel an operation, you can use the 【DEC/NO INC/YES】and
【EXIT/ENTER】buttons.
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6 Turning on
6.1 Normally turning on
C ME V X
M a s t e r K e y b o a r d
When you turn on the instrument, all the motorized faders will move to run a
self-test and reset in turn. At the same time, all the pads will light on and off.
Do NOT hold or stop the motorized motors while they are moving. This may
cause great damage to the instrument and may cause electrical shock and
fire!
6.2 Driver installation
After you connect the VX to your computer via USB and turn the VX on, the
computer will find the VX device and install the driver automatically.
You can plug and play the VX on WINDOWS XP or Mac OSX.
When the driver installation is finished, your VX will be recognized as the ”USB
Audio Device”.
The VX MIDI driver offers 2 USB Ins and 3 USB OUTs.
The VX audio driver offers 1 audio in and 1 audio out.
During the first installation, you may need to turn off the product then
turn it on again for the OS to recognize the product.
6.3 Turning on with initilizing
If you want to initilize the instrument, please press and hold both 【OCTAVE-】
and【OCTAVE+】 buttons while turning on the instrument, then the instrument
will enter the initialization mode and show the below message:
F a c t o r y S e t
A r e y o u s u r e ?
Press the【YES】or【ENTER】button to clear all the user settings and user data,
then return to the MASTER mode.
Press the【NO】or【EXIT】button to cancel initialization and return to the MASTER
mode.
The initializing operation will clear all the user settings, please be careful!
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7 MASTER mode
Notes for the MASTER mode:
z The MASTER mode is the main mode for users connecting a sound module or
computer for real time performance.
z All the parts status in this mode will be saved even if you turned off the instrument.
z Please refer to the below list to see the parts functions:
7.1 MASTER mode data list
Part name Panel ID Data type Data sent
Keyboard - Note on & Note Off Note on & Note Off
Aftertouch - After Touch After Touch
Pitch wheel PITCHBEND Pitch Bend Pitch Bend
Modulation wheel MODULATION Modulation CC-001
Ribbon control
Pedal A PEDAL A Expression CC-011
Pedal B PEDAL B Sustain CC-064
Breath control B.C Breath CC-002
Function shortcut F1 Program Change 001-Piano 1
Function shortcut F2 Program Change 006-El.Piano 2
Function shortcut F3 Program Change 019-Rock Organ
Function shortcut F4 Program Change 023-Harmonica
Function shortcut F5 Program Change 026-Steel Accoustic
Function shortcut F6 Program Change 049-String Ensemble 1
Except for the keyboard, all the other parts can be re-defined using the
【ASSIGN】button to send other data.
7.2 Registration BANK access
z You can save all the instrument settings to the registration BANK.
z Press the【MASTER】button to show the current registration bank# and name:
0 0 - V X MA S T E R
You can change the bank# then press [ENTER] to recall the settings from that
registration bank. To change the bank#, press either the <PAGE or PAGE>
button. When the bank# flashes, you can change it.
If the current settings are changed, when you recall settings from another
registration bank, there will be a message as below:
S a v e C u r r e n t ?
Y e s / N o
Press【No】 to recall from another registration bank without saving current
settings.
Press 【Yes】 to save current settings, and you can select the registration bank#
and rename the bank:
S a v e T o :
0 3 - U s e r 0 1
7.3 Selecting bank and voice
z Here the “bank” means tone bank. You can change the voice by selecting the bank#
and voice#.
zWhen you are playing the instrument, it will show the information as below:
P : 0 0 1 - Gr a n d P
M S B : 0 0 0 L S B : 0 0 0
P: the voice # and name. The voice # range is 001-128, refer to appendix <GM
voice list>.
MSB & LSB: the BANK MSB & LSB#, range is 000-127.
To make changes, use the <PAGE and PAGE> button until the value flashes,
then change the value and press ENTER.
Everytime you change one of the above data, all three MIDI messages will be
sent.
7.4 Tanspose and octave
z You can shift the keyboard pitch in semi-notes by using the Transpose function.
z You can shift the keyboard pitch in octaves by using the Octave function.
z The default keyboard ranges of VX 5/6/7/8 are listed below:
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zWhen you press [Transpose] or [Octave], you will see the information as below:
O c t a v e : 0 0
T r a n s p o s e : 0 0
When you change the Tranpose or Octave value, the corresponding button will
light on.
The octave shift range is -04~00~+04 octaves. Pressing the two octave
buttons at the same time will reset the octave shift to 0, and the button will light
off.
The transpose shift range is -12 ~ 00~ +12 semi-notes. Pressing the two
transpose buttons at the same time will reset the transpose shift to 0, and the
button will light off.
7.5 Knobs and faders
z When you adjust a knob or a fader, it will send MIDI data to a specific port and
channel.
zWhen you adjust a knob or a fader, the instrument will show information as below:
E N 1 : 0 6 4 C H : 0 0 P 1
C C : 0 7 3 - A T T A C K
For the encoder knobs (ENCODER)1~9, it shows EN1~9 and the value.
For the potentiometer knobs (KONB)1~8, it shows KN1~8 and the value.
For the faders (SLIDER)1~9, it shows SL1~9 and the value.
CH means channel. CH value KB means following the keyboard channel, value
01~16 means MIDI channel, value Z1-Z4 means using the Zone function.
P means MIDI Ports. Port value 1~4 means the 4 MIDI OUT ports.
CC means control change # and names. Refer to the appendix <Assignable
controller list> and <Note list>. You can move the cursor to the CC#, change its
value and confirm by pressing [ENTER].
7.6 Playing the pads
z When you play a pad, it will send MIDI data to a specific port and channel. The pads
are velocity sensitive.
zWhen you play a pad, the instrument will show information as below:
P a d : 0 1 V e l : 0 5 8
N o t e : 0 0 1 ( C # - 2 )
Pad # range is 01~12.
Vel means the velocity, and the range is 000~127.
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If you play more than one pad at the same time, only the information of the last
pad will be shown.
Note means the note name assigned to the pad, and the range is 000~127;
refer to the appendix <Note list>.
7.7 SEQ control buttons
z When you press a SEQ button, it will send MIDI data to a specific port and channel.
z When you press a SEQ button, the instrument will show information as below:
S T O P
T e mp o : 1 2 0
You will see the SEQ button names: Return To Zero (RTZ), Fast rewind (REW),
Fast forward (FF), Record (REC), Stop (STOP), Play (PLAY).
Tempo means song tempo, and the default value is 120, the range is Off, 20~
250. You can use the tempo function to stop or change the MIDI timing data.
7.8 Function shortcut buttons
z When you press a function shortcut button F1~F8, it will send MIDI data to a
specific port and channel.
z The MIDI data sent includes Bank change (Bank Msb+Bank Lsb) and program
change (Program Change).
F 1 C H : 0 1 P 1
P C : 0 7 4 - F L U T E
7.9 Miscellaneous
zAbout miscellaneous parts like pitch wheel, modulation wheel, pedals, breath control,
ribbon control and aftertouch:
The value of the above parts will not be shown on the LCD.
For the detail about the MIDI data of the above parts, refer to the <MASTER
mode data list>.
You can use the【ASSIGN】function to re-define those parts.
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