Kurzweil Music Systems MicroPiano User Manual

INTRODUCTION TO THE

MicroPiano

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - When using electronic products, basic precautions should always be followed. Read all

of the Safety and Installation Instructions before using the product.

Do not use this product near water, such as near a bathtub, sink, in a wet basement, near

a swimming pool, or the like.

This product, in combination with an ampliÞer and speakers or headphones, 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.

The product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other products that produce heat.

The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product.

This product is equipped with a polarized line plug (one blade wider than the other). This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug.

The product should be serviced by qualiÞed service personnel when:

A. The plug has been damaged; or

B. Objects have fallen upon, or liquid has been spilled into the product; or

C. The product has been exposed to rain; or

D. The product does not appear to be operating normally or exhibits a marked change

in performance; or

E. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

Do not attempt to service the product. All servicing should be referred to qualiÞed service personnel. WARNING - Do not place the power cord, or the product in a position where anyone could trip over,

walk on, or roll equipment over them. Do not allow the product to rest on or be installed over cords of any type. Do not place the power module where it cannot receive cooling air, such as under a rug. Improper installations of this type may create the possibility of a Þre hazard and/or personal injury.

RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE

Warning: Changes or modiÞcations to this instrument not expressly approved by Young Chang could

void your authority to operate the instrument. Important: When connecting this product to accessories and/or other equipment use only high quality shielded cables.

Note: This instrument 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 instrument generates, uses, 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 instrument does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the instrument 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 instrument and the receiver.

¥ Connect the instrument into an outlet on a circuit other than the one to which

the receiver is connected.

¥ If necessary consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for

additional suggestions.

NOTICE

This apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

AVIS

Le present appareil numerique nÕemet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la class B prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Introduction and Overview................................................... 1

Setting Up and Caring for Your MicroPiano .................2

Mounting Your MicroPiano

to a Half-Rack Adapter ................................................. 2

Connecting Your MicroPiano ................................ 3

Playing Your MicroPiano ..................................................4

Turning on Your MicroPiano ..................................4

MIDI Indicator ............................................................... 5

The DEMO Sequence.................................................... 5

Program............................................................................ 6

Effects............................................................................... 7

Channel............................................................................ 8

Transpose .........................................................................8

Tuning...............................................................................8

ConÞguring Your MicroPiano ..........................................9

Link Mode ConÞguration ...........................................10

Program Change/Enable..............................................10

Velocity Response Curves...........................................11

MIDI .........................................................................................11

MIDI Implementation Chart ......................................13

In Case of DifÞculty...............................................................14

Product SpeciÞcations ...........................................................16

Pull-out Chart of Programs...................................................17

Pull-out Chart of Effects........................................................18

List of Distributors.................................................................19

All other products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Product features and speciÞcations are subject to change without notice.

Part Number: 910228 Rev.D

OVERVIEW

The MicroPiano is a 32-voice MIDI sound module. Designed in a single space, half-rack unit, the MicroPiano is very easy to use. Basically, you select a sound by pressing the Program button, then turning the Data knob at the far right of the module. You can also select the desired EFFECTS, CHANNEL, TRANSPOSE, and TUNING modes by pressing one of their respective buttons on the front panel, and you select the values in each mode with the Data knob. The value you select for each mode is retained until you change it, or turn the power off.

The default setting for the Program mode is Ò1Ó (Classical Piano). The default setting for EFFECTS is (ÒPrgÓ). ÒPrgÓ designates that each program selected in Program mode has its own default effect associated with it. See the PROGRAM and EFFECTS sections for more details about how programs and effects interact.

The default setting for the CHANNEL mode is Ò1.Ó The default settings for TRANSPOSE and TUNING modes are Ò0Ó when you turn on the MicroPiano.

Each of these modes is discussed in greater detail in the section entitled, ÒPLAYING YOUR MICROPIANO.Ó

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Kurzweil MicroPiano!ª You now have a simple and effective way to enhance your music with KurzweilÕs superior piano sound technology. As with our other Kurzweil products, we think youÕll Þnd the sounds to be very realistic. This manual will serve to walk you though hooking up your MicroPiano safely and using it to its greatest capacity. Save this manual as a reference.

Now is a good time to Þll out and return the

postage-paid registration card which comes with your MicroPiano. If we know who you are, we will be able to keep you informed of the latest developments and new products from Kurzweil. Thanks.

SETTING UP AND CARING FOR YOUR

MicroPiano

See the ÒImportant Safety and Installation InstructionsÓ on the inside front cover for

important information as you set up and turn on your MicroPiano.

Never take apart your MicroPiano. There

are no user-serviceable parts inside.

Clean your MicroPiano with a soft, dry cloth.

Do not use aerosol sprays on or near the MicroPiano.

Mounting Your

MicroPiano

to a Half-Rack Adapter

The MicroPiano is a single-space, half-rack module designed to Þt securely into any standard 19" equipment rack. For safety, do not turn on the power source for other devices in your MIDI system until the MicroPiano is connected.

If you desire to mount the MicroPiano in

your current equipment rack, Kurzweil recommends you purchase a standard half-rack adapter from your local dealer.

Enclosed with the MicroPiano are four screws

and four small adhesive-backed rubber feet for mounting the unit to any half-rack adapter. Attach the rubber feet as shown in the diagram on the next page. The feet are required to be attached to the MicroPiano, whether you mount it in a halfrack adapter or sit it on a table.

To mount the MicroPiano to a half-rack

adapter, you must use the screws supplied. The four holes in the bottom of the MicroPiano are positioned such that they should line up with at least two mounting holes in most standard adapters.

See the illustration on the next page for more

mounting information.

Be sure to USE THE SCREWS THAT COME WITH THE UNIT.

They are 3/8 " in length and intended for use in conjunction with the rubber feet. If these screws are misplaced,

do not substitute with screws that are longer than 3/8" in length. If the screws

are longer than that, they will hit electronic components within the MicroPiano and very likely damage it.

MicroPiano Mounting Diagram

Be sure to USE THE SCREWS THAT COME

WITH THE UNIT. They are

3/8" in length and

intended for use in conjunction with the rubber feet. If these screws are misplaced, do not substi-

tute with screws that are longer than

3/8" in length.

If the screws are longer than that, they will hit electronic components within the MicroPiano and very likely damage it.

Connecting Your MicroPiano

Turn the Volume knob on the MicroPiano counter-clockwise until it clicks before plugging in the MicroPiano or other MIDI equipment, to ensure the unit is OFF.

Better yet, make sure that your audio system

is OFF before hooking anything up.

Apply a rubber foot in each corner approximately as shown.

Holes for mounting unit to a standard half-rack adapter.

Look at the back of the MicroPiano. It looks like this:

MicroPiano Rear Panel

The MIDI IN and MIDI THRU ports work as

follows: Plug the MIDI OUT from your keyboard into the MIDI IN port on the MicroPiano, using any standard MIDI cable. If necessary, you can connect the MIDI THRU on the MicroPiano to the MIDI IN port of another device in your MIDI system Ñ effects processors or sound modules, etc.

Audio Out Left (MONO) and Right connec-

tions allow you to hook up the MicroPiano to your ampliÞer or mixer. To get the full signal in mono, plug a cable into the left jack only.

PLAYING YOUR MicroPiano

The front of the MicroPiano looks like this:

MicroPiano Front Panel

Turning On Your MicroPiano

The knob furthest to the left controls the MicroPianoÕs ON/OFF function and its volume. Be sure this Volume knob is turned counter-clock- wise whenever you turn on your audio system.

1.0A

9V AC

(MONO) RIGHT

AUDIO OUT

LEFT

MIDI

IN THRU

Power/Volume Data

MicroPiano

ProgramEffectsChannelTransposeTuning

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