Roland Corporation PC-50 Edirol Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual

Thank you for purchasing the MIDI keyboard controller PC-50.

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (OWNER’S MANUAL pp. 2–4). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or

other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.

001

• Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.

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• Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor.

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• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

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• Never use or store the unit in places that are:

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct

sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are

• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or

are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration.

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• Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.

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009

• Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards!

The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled.

The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

008b

• Use only the specified AC adaptor, and make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

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• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.

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• Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when:

• The AC adaptor or the power-supply cord has

been damaged; or

• If smoke or unusual odor occurs

• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been

spilled onto the unit; or

• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise

has become wet); or

• The unit does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance.

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• In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit.

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• Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!)

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• Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords—the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through.

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• Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

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• Batteries must never be recharged, heated, taken apart, or thrown into fire or water.

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• DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional audio CD player. The resulting sound may be of a level that could cause permanent hearing loss. Damage to speakers or other system components may result.

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• The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation.

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• Always grasp only the output plug or the body of the AC adaptor when plugging into, or unplugging from, this unit or an outlet.

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• At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time. Any accumulation of dust between the power plug and the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire.

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• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children.

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• Never handle the AC adaptor body, or its output plugs, with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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• Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor and all cords coming from external devices.

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• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet.

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• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet.

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• If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and cause damage or injury. In the interest of safety, please read and observe the following precautions.

• Carefully follow the installation instructions for

batteries, and make sure you observe the correct polarity.

• Avoid using new batteries together with used

ones. In addition, avoid mixing different types of batteries.

• Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to

remain unused for an extended period of time.

• If a battery has leaked, use a soft piece of cloth

or paper towel to wipe all remnants of the discharge from the battery compartment. Then install new batteries. To avoid inflammation of the skin, make sure that none of the battery discharge gets onto your hands or skin. Exercise the utmost caution so that none of the discharge gets near your eyes. Immediately rinse the affected area with running water if any of the discharge has entered the eyes.

• Never keep batteries together with metallic

objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces, hairpins, etc.

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• Used batteries must be disposed of in compliance with whatever regulations for their safe disposal that may be observed in the region in which you live.

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• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.

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Important Notes

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In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2-3, please read and observe the following:

Power Supply

301

• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is

being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise filter between this unit and the electrical outlet.

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• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long

hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern.

303a

• The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the unit’s

power consumption is relatively high. Should you prefer to use batteries, please use the alkaline type.

304a

• When installing or replacing batteries, always turn off the

power on this unit and disconnect any other devices you may have connected. This way, you can prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices.

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• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the

power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices.

Placement

352a

• This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.

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• Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing. Should you experience such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch them off.

354a

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.

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• When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation has completely evaporated.

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• Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard. This can be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to produce sound.

Maintenance

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• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.

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• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

Repairs and Data

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• Please be aware that all data contained in the unit's memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs. Important data should always be written down on paper. During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of data. However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

Additional Precautions

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• Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of losing important data, we recommend that you periodically write down important data you have stored in the unit's memory on paper.

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• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in the unit’s memory once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

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• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.

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• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.

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• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels (especially when it is late at night).

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• When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.

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• Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

Handling CD-ROMs

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• Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a commercially available CD cleaner.

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* Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Mi-

crosoft Corporation.

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* The screen shots in this document are used in compliance

with the guidelines of the Microsoft Corporation.

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* Windows® is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows

operating system.”

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* Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple

Computer, Inc.

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* Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

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* Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

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* All product names mentioned in this document are trade-

marks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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* OMS is a registered trademark of Opcode Systems, Inc.

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* FreeMIDI is a trademark of Mark of the Unicorn, Inc.

Contents

Contents of the package .................................................................8

Quick page reference table............................................................. 9

Names of things and what they do ..............................................10

Panel ..........................................................................................................................................10

Side Panel.................................................................................................................................. 11

Inserting batteries .................................................................................................................... 12

Setup 13

Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows)................ 14

Installing the driver.................................................................................................................14

Windows XP users ............................................................................................................................. 14

Windows 2000 users ..........................................................................................................................19

Windows Me/98 users ...................................................................................................................... 23

Setting the driver—Specifying the MIDI output destination............................................ 24

Windows XP users ............................................................................................................................. 24

Windows 2000 / Me users ................................................................................................................ 25

Windows 98 users ..............................................................................................................................26

Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh).............. 27

Mac OS X users ........................................................................................................................27

Installing the driver............................................................................................................................ 27

Setting the driver................................................................................................................................28

Mac OS 9 users ......................................................................................................................... 30

Setting the PC-50 to OS 9 mode ....................................................................................................... 30

Installing the driver............................................................................................................................ 31

Setting the driver................................................................................................................................32

Input / output devices.................................................................... 36

Operation 37

Basic connections and MIDI flow................................................. 38

USB connections with your computer—Transmitting MIDI messages to your software

Basic connections................................................................................................................................ 38

MIDI flow ............................................................................................................................................ 38

USB connections with your computer—Using the PC-50 as a MIDI interface............... 39

Basic connections................................................................................................................................ 39

MIDI flow ............................................................................................................................................ 39

When using a MIDI connection—Transmitting MIDI messages to an external MIDI sound module, etc.

Basic connections................................................................................................................................ 40

MIDI flow ............................................................................................................................................ 40

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...40

Use MIDI functionality ................................................................... 41

How to switch modes .............................................................................................................41

PLAY mode......................................................................................................................................... 41

UTILITY mode....................................................................................................................................42

Play ............................................................................................................................................43

Features Useful When Playing......................................................................................................... 44

Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel...................................................................................... 45

Selecting Sounds on a Sound Module—Transmitting Program Change / Bank Select Massages

Transmitting a program change message....................................................................................... 47

Transmitting a bank select LSB message ........................................................................................ 48

Transmitting a bank select MSB message.......................................................................................49

Starting/stopping playback—Transmitting start/stop messages ...................................50

Starting playback—Transmitting a start message......................................................................... 51

Stopping playback—Transmitting a stop message....................................................................... 52

Continuing playback from the current location—Transmitting a continue message..............53

Transmitting messages to an external MIDI sound module ............................................. 54

Transmitting a poly mode on message ........................................................................................... 54

Transmitting a mono mode on message.........................................................................................55

Transmitting a portamento on message .........................................................................................56

Transmitting a portamento off message ......................................................................................... 57

Transmitting a GM2 system on message........................................................................................ 58

Transmitting a reset message ...........................................................................................................59

Transmitting the value of a specific parameter...................................................................60

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System settings ............................................................................. 61

Set the system settings ............................................................................................................61

F8 CLOCK ON / OFF........................................................................................................................62

F8 CLOCK DEFAULT TEMPO ........................................................................................................ 62

VELOCITY CURVE............................................................................................................................ 63

KEY VELOCITY ................................................................................................................................. 64

MIDI I/F MODE................................................................................................................................. 65

VALUE ENCODER............................................................................................................................ 66

FACTORY RESET .............................................................................................................................. 68

Set the ADVANCED DRIVER ...............................................................................................69

Appendices 71

Troubleshooting ............................................................................72

Problems related to the USB driver.......................................................................................72

Problems when using the PC-50............................................................................................ 77

MIDI implementation...................................................................... 79

Main specifications........................................................................ 83

INDEX.............................................................................................. 84

Contents of the package

The PC-50 includes the following items. When you open the package, first make sure that all items are included. If any are missing, contact the dealer where you purchased the PC-50.

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MIDI Keyboard Controller

PC-50

fig.PC-50-all

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USB cable

Use this to connect the USB connector of your computer with the USB connector of the PC-50. For details on connections and driver installation, refer to Setup. (

Macintosh➝p. 27)

* Please use only the included USB cable. If you require a replacement due to loss or damage, please

contact a “EDIROL/Roland Service Center” listed in the “Information” section at the end of this manual.

Windows➝p. 14/

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CD-ROM

This contains drivers for use with the PC-50.

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Owner’s Manual

This is the manual you are reading. Please keep it on hand for reference.

Quick page reference table

p. 78

Before you begin

Using the MIDI functionality

Making system settings

Trouble Shooting

Names of things and what they do p. 10 Driver Installation p. 14, p. 27 Input/output device settings p. 36 Basic connections and MIDI flow p. 38 System settings p. 61 Explanation of the PC-50’s operating modes p. 41 Play p. 43

Features Useful When Playing p. 44

Pitch Bend p. 44 Modulation p. 44 Hold p. 44 Expression p. 44

Octave Shift p. 44 Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel p. 45 Selecting Sounds on a Sound Module p. 46

Transmitting a program change message p. 47

Transmitting a bank select LSB message p. 48

Transmitting a bank select MSB message p. 49

Starting/stopping playback of the performance data of a sequencer or other device

Starting playback—Transmitting a start message p. 51

Stopping playback—Transmitting a stop message p. 52

Continuing playback from the current location —Transmitting a continue message

Transmitting messages to an external MIDI sound module. p. 54

Transmitting a poly mode on message p. 54

Transmitting a mono mode on message p. 55

Transmitting a portamento on message p. 56

Transmitting a portamento off message p. 57

Transmitting a GM2 system on message p. 58

Transmitting a reset message p. 59 Transmitting the value of a specific parameter p. 60 F8 CLOCK p. 62 VELOCITY CURVE p. 63 KEY VELOCITY p. 64 MIDI I/F MODE p. 65 VALUE ENCODER p. 66 FACTORY RESET p. 68 ADVANCED DRIVER p. 69 Problems related to the USB driver Problems when using the PC-50 p. 77

p. 50

p. 53

p. 72

Names of things and what they do

Panel

fig.panelA_60

3 4

* If you do not operate or play the PC-50 for a certain length of

time, the display and buttons will automatically dim.

Display

Indicates the current status and various other information.

Operating a controller will cause

Number

USB

DATA OUT

UTILITY

its current value to appear in the display for a time.

Lights if the PC-50 is connected to your computer via USB.

This will blink when MIDI messages are transmitted via USB or MIDI OUT.

This will blink in (p. 42).

UTILITY mode

VALUE Encoder Knob

Use this knob to specify the MIDI transmit channel or the program change number. In

CONTROLLER mode

controls the parameter you specify (p. 60). Turning the encoder specifies the value.

(p. 50), this knob

OCTAVE -/+ Button

Press

[OCTAVE -/+]

When not in button) or to cancel the setting and return to PLAY mode (the

MIDI CH Button

Specifies the transmission channel ( In

CONTROLLER mode

PGM CHANGE Button

Transmits program change messages on the current channel. In

CONTROLLER mode

Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever

This lever can be used to modify the pitch or apply vibrato.

button to shift the pitch of the keyboard up or down in steps of an octave.

PLAY mode

(p. 41), use these buttons to return to confirm setting item (the

[CANCEL]

Current channel

(p. 50) this transmits a Start message (FAh).

(p. 50) this transmits a Stop message (FCh).

(p. 45)) for the keyboard and bender.

button).

[ENTER]

Side Panel

fig.rear_50

AC Adaptor Jack

Connect the AC adaptor (PSA series unplugged accidentally.

Power Switch

Names of things and what they do

8 97 121110 1413

; sold separately)

to this jack. Insert the plug firmly so it won’t get

Power-on status when using the AC adaptor or batteries

OFF

USB

USB Connector

Use this when connecting the PC-50 to your computer via a USB cable.

Hold Jack

Connect a pedal switch to this jack and use it as a hold pedal.

Expression Jack

Connect an expression pedal to this jack and use it to control tone or volume in real time.

MIDI OUT Connector

These can be connected to the MIDI connectors of other MIDI devices to transmit MIDI messages.

ADVANCED DRIVER Switch

This switches the driver operation mode. Normally, you will leave this ON. In MAC OS X, you can also use the PC-50 with the ADVANCED DRIVER switch OFF. (➝Set the ADVANCED DRIVER

* If the AC adaptor is connected and batteries are inserted, the power supplied by the AC adap-

tor is used. If you disconnect the AC adaptor, the power supplied by the batteries is used. Power is off Power on using a USB cable (when not using the AC adaptor) * USB(=BUS power) can be used when the PC-50 is connected to your computer via a USB cable.

In this case, the power will be supplied from your computer via the USB cable. To use the PC-

50 with bus power, set the power switch to USB. * For some computers, the PC-50 may not operate if bus power is used. In this case, use the AC

(sold separately) or batteries.

adaptor

(p. 69))

Security Slot( )

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Names of things and what they do

Inserting batteries

Make sure that the power switch is turned off.

Remove the battery cover located on the rear panel of the PC-50.

* When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of newspapers or magazines, and place them under the

four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and controls. Also, you should try to orient the unit so no buttons or controls get damaged.

* When turning the unit upside-down, handle with care to avoid dropping it, or allowing it to fall or tip over.

Insert four AA batteries into the battery compartment, making sure to observe the correct polarity (+/-).

* Use alkaline batteries.

* Do not mix new batteries with partially used batteries, and do not mix batteries of differing types.

Close the battery cover.

When the batteries run low, the display will indicate “Lo.” When this message appears, replace the batteries as soon as possible.

Setup

This section explains how to install the drivers needed for connecting the PC-50 to a computer, and make the necessary settings.

Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh)

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........................... (p. 27)

What is a driver?

A “driver” is software that transfers data between the PC-50 and application software running on your computer, when your computer and the PC-50 are connected by a USB cable. The driver sends data from your application to the PC-50, and from the PC-50 to your application.

Getting Connected and Installing

Drivers (Windows)

Installing the driver

The installation procedure will differ depending on your system. Please proceed to one of the following sections, depending on the system you use.

• Windows XP users................................................................... (p. 14)

• Windows 2000 users................................................................ (p. 19)

• Windows Me/98 users............................................................ (p. 23)

Windows XP users

Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used).

Open the

System Properties

Click the Windows

Panel

dialog box.

start

menu, and from the menu, select

Control

You must log on using a user name with an administrative account type (e.g., Administrator). For details on user accounts, please consult the system administrator of your computer.

“Pick a category,”

“or pick a Control Panel icon,”

fig.2-1_30

Click the click

Open the dialog box.

Make sure that

“Ignore.”

If it is set to If it is not set to “Block”). Then change the setting to

Hardware

[Driver Signing]

Driver Signing Options

“What action do you want Windows to take?”

“Ignore,”

click

“Performance and Maintenance.”

click the

tab, and then

simply click

make a note of the current setting (“Warn” or

[OK]

“Ignore

System

” and click

icon.

[OK]

is set to

Depending on how your system is set up, the System icon may be displayed directly in the Control Panel (the Classic view). In this case, doubleclick the System icon.

What you actually see on your computer screen may

e different, depending on your computing environment and the operating system you’re using.

If you changed “What

action do you want Windows to take?,” you

must restore the previous setting after you have installed the driver. (➔

If you changed “What action do you want Windows to take?”

17))

(p.

Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows)

Click

[OK]

to close the

Exit all currently running software.

System Properties

dialog box.

Also close any open windows. If you are using virus checking or similar software, be sure to exit it as well.

Prepare the CD-ROM.

Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

Click the Windows

start

button. From the menu that appears, select

“Run...”

The

“Run...”

fig.2-3_45

Specify the name of the file you

dialog box will appear.

want to execute.

Enter the following into the

“Open”

field, and click

[OK]

(drive name): \Driver\XP2k\SETUPINF.EXE

* In the explanatory example shown here, the drive name is given as

name

“D:”

may be different for your system. Specify the drive name of your CD-

ROM drive.

The

SetupInf

dialog box will appear.

You are now ready to install the driver.

If the screen indicates

“Windows can perform

the same action each

time you insert a disk or

connect a device with

this kind of file,” click

[Cancel].

To check the drive name

Click the Start button, and

choose My Computer from

the menu that appears. In

“D:.”

The drive

the window that appears,

check the drive name of

the CD-ROM drive

into which you inserted

the CD-ROM in step 7.

The drive name is the (D:)

or (E:) displayed by the

CD-ROM drive.

Set the PC-50’s

ADVANCED DRIVER Switch

to the ON position.

* Installation cannot proceed as described below if the switch is turned OFF.

Use the USB cable to connect the PC-50 to your computer.

Set the PC-50’s power switch to the

Use the USB cable to connect the PC-50 to your computer.

OFF

position.

Once the connections have

een completed, turn on

power to your various

devices in the order

specified. By turning on

devices in the wrong

order, you risk causing

malfunction and/or

damage to speakers and

other devices.

Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows)

Set the PC-50’s

power switch

to the

USB

Near the task bar, your computer will indicate Please wait.

The

Found New Hardware Wizard

Select

“Install from a list or specific location (Advanced),”

[Next]

fig.2-7_40

The screen will indicate

will appear.

“Please choose your search and installation options.”

Select

“Don’t search. I will

choose the driver to install,”

and click

[Next]

position.

“Found New Hardware.”

and click

This unit is equipped with

a protection circuit. A brief

interval (a few seconds)

after power up is required

efore the unit will operate

normally.

If the Found New

Hardware Wizard asks

you whether you want to

connect to Windows

Update, choose “No” and

then click [Next].

Make sure that the

[Next]

“Model”

field indicates

“EDIROL PC-50,”

and click

Driver installation will begin.

If the “What action do you want Windows to take?” (Step 4) (p. 14)setting was not set to “Ignore,” a

“Hardware Installation” dialog box will appear.

A dialog box with a “!” symbol will appear.

1. Click [Continue Anyway].

2. Continue the installation.

A dialog box with a “x” symbol will appear.

1. Click [OK].

2. When the “Found New Hardware Wizard” appears, click [Finish].

3. Return to step 1 (p. 14) and re-install the driver from the beginning of the procedure.

The

Insert Disk

Click

[OK]

The

Files Needed

Input the following into the

(drive name):\Driver\XP2k.

dialog box will appear.

“Copy files from”

field, and click

[OK]

The Insert Disk dialog

may not appear. In that

case, proceed to the next

step.

Specify the drive name of

your CD-ROM drive.

Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows)

If the “What action do you want Windows to take?” (Step 4) (p. 14)setting was not set to “Ignore,” a “Hardware Installation” dialog box will appear.

A dialog box with a “!” symbol will appear.

1. Click [Continue Anyway].

2. Continue the installation.

The screen will indicate

“Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard.”

Make sure that the Wait until

When driver installation has been completed, the dialog box will appear.

Click

■

If you changed “What action do you want Windows to take?”

If you changed the Driver Signing Options (p. 14), restore the original setting after Windows restarts.

1. Log on to Windows using the user name of an administrative account

(e.g., Administrator).

2. Click the Windows start menu, and from the menu that appears, select

Control Panel.

3. In “Pick a category,” click “Performance and Maintenance.”

4. In “or pick a Control Panel icon,” click the System icon. The System

Properties dialog box will appear.

5. Click the Hardware tab, and then click [Driver Signing]. The Driver

Signing Options dialog box will appear.

6. Return the What action do you want Windows to take? setting to the

original setting (either “Warn” or “Block”), and click [OK].

7. Click [OK]. The System properties dialog box will close.

“Found New Hardware”

[Yes]

. Windows will restart automatically.

“Model”

field indicates

appears near the taskbar.

“EDIROL PC-50,”

System Settings Change

click

[Finish]

If the System Settings

Change dialog box does

not appear, restart

Windows from the Start

menu.

Depending on how your

system is set up, the

System icon may be

displayed directly in the

Control Panel (classic

view). In this case, double-

click the System icon.

This completes installation of the driver.

Next, we recommend that you give priority to background services on your computer, so MIDI processing will be as smooth as possible. (➔“Giving priority to background services” (p. 18))

Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows)

■

Giving priority to background services

In Windows XP, make settings to give priority to background services. To ensure that MIDI processing occurs smoothly, use the following procedure to make settings.

Open the

Click the

At the right of the

The

Click the

fig.2-30a

In the select click

System Properties

Click the Windows

Panel

“Pick a category,”

“or pick a Control Panel icon,”

Advanced

Performance Options

Advanced

Processor Scheduling

“Background services,”

[OK]

tab.

Performance

tab.

dialog box.

start

menu, and from the menu, select

click

“Performance and Maintenance.”

field, click

dialog box will appear.

field,

and

click the

[Settings]

System

icon.

Control

Depending on how your

system is set up, the

System icon may be

displayed directly in the

Control Panel (the Classic

view). In this case, double-

click the System icon.

In the

System Properties

The

System Properties

Next, make device settings. (➔“Setting the driver—Specifying the MIDI output destination” (p. 24))

dialog box, click

dialog box will close.

[OK]

Windows 2000 users

Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows)

Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used).

Open the

fig.05-2_30

Click the click

The dialog box will appear.

System Properties

Click the Windows

Settings

[Driver Signing]

Driver Signing Options

Control Panel

Hardware

Start

, double-click the

tab, and then

dialog box.

menu, and from the menu that appears, select

System

icon.

Log on to Windows as a

user with administrative

privileges (such as

Administrator).

Make sure that

If it is set to If it is not set to “Block”). Then change the setting to

Click

[OK]

Exit all currently running software.

Also close any open windows. If you are using virus checking or similar software, be sure to exit it as well.

Prepare the CD-ROM.

Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

Click the Windows

The

“Run...”

“File signature verification”

“Ignore,”

to close the

dialog box will appear.

simply click

“Ignore,”

make a note of the current setting (“Warn” or

System Properties

Start

menu. From the menu that appears, select

[OK]

“Ignore”

is set to

and click

dialog box.

“Ignore.”

[OK]

If you changed “File

signature verification,”

you must restore the

previous setting after you

have installed the driver.

(→“If you changed “File

signature verification””

(p. 21))

“Run...”

Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows)

fig.05-5_40

In the dialog box that appears, input the following into the

“Open”

field, and click

[OK]

(drive name):\Driver\XP2k\SETUPINF.EXE

* In the explanatory example shown here, the drive name is given as

name

“D:”

may be different for your system. Specify the drive name of your CD-

ROM drive.

The

SetupInf

dialog box will appear.

You are now ready to install the driver.

Set the PC-50’s

ADVANCED DRIVER Switch

“D:.”

to the ON position.

The drive

To check the drive name

In the Windows desktop,

double-click the My

Computer icon. In the

window that appears,

check the drive name of

the CD-ROM drive into

which you inserted the

CD-ROM in step7.

The drive name is the (D:)

or (E:) displayed by the

CD-ROM drive .

* Installation cannot proceed as described below if the switch is turned OFF.

Use the USB cable to connect the PC-50 to your computer.

Set the PC-50’s power switch to the

Use the USB cable to connect the PC-50 to your computer.

Set the PC-50’s

power switch

to the

Near the task bar, your computer will indicate

USB

OFF

position.

“Found New Hardware.”

Please wait.

If the “File signature verification” (Step 4) (p. 19) setting was not set to

“Ignore,” a “Digital Signature Not Found” dialog box will appear.

If “File signature verification” is set to “Warn”

1. Click [Yes].

2. Continue the installation.

If “File signature verification” is set to “Block”

1. Click [OK].

2. When the “Found New Hardware Wizard” appears, click [Finish].

3. Return to step 1 (p. 19) and re-install the driver from the beginning

of the procedure.

Once the connections have

een completed, turn on

power to your various

devices in the order

specified. By turning on

devices in the wrong

order, you risk causing

malfunction and/or

damage to speakers and

other devices.

This unit is equipped with

a protection circuit. A brief

interval (a few seconds)

after power up is required

efore the unit will operate

normally.

The

Insert Disk

Click

[OK]

dialog box will appear.

If the Insert Disk dialog

ox does not appear,

proceed to the next step.

The

Files Needed

Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows)

dialog box will appear.

Input the following into the

(drive name): \Driver\XP2K

If the “File signature verification” (Step 4) (p. 19) setting was not set to “Ignore,” a “Digital Signature Not Found” dialog box will appear.

1. Click [Yes].

2. Continue the installation.

The screen will indicate

Make sure that the

The

System Settings Change

Click

[Yes]

. Windows will restart automatically.

■

If you changed “File signature verification”

If you changed the “File signature verification” (p. 19) setting, restore the original setting after Windows restarts.

“Model”

“Copy files from”

“Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard.”

field indicates

dialog box may appear.

field, and click

“EDIROL PC-50,”

[OK]

click

[Finish]

Specify the drive name of

your CD-ROM drive.

If the System Settings

Change dialog box does

not appear, restart

Windows from the Start

menu.

1. After Windows restarts, log in to Windows as a user with administrative privileges, (such as

Administrator).

2. In the Windows desktop, right-click the My Computer icon, and from the menu that appears,

select Properties. The System Properties dialog box will appear.

3. Click the Hardware tab, and then click [Driver Signing]. The Driver Signing Options dialog

box will appear.

4. Return the “File signature verification” setting to the original setting (either “Warn” or

“Block”), and click [OK].

5. Click [OK]. The System Properties dialog box will close.

This completes installation of the driver.

Next, we recommend that you give priority to background services on your computer, so MIDI processing will be as smooth as possible.(➔Giving priority to background services (p. 22))

Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows)

■

Giving priority to background services

In Windows 2000, make settings to give priority to background services. To ensure that MIDI processing occurs smoothly, use the following procedure to make settings.

Click the Windows

Settings

Click the

At the right of the

The

fig.back2000

In the field, choose

services”

Control Panel

Advanced

Performance Options

Application response

and click

Start

menu, and from the menu that appears, select

tab.

Performance

“Background

[OK]

. In

Control Panel

field, click

dialog box will appear.

, double-click the

[Performance Options]

System

icon.

Click

[OK]

to close the

Next, make device settings. (➔“Setting the driver—Specifying the MIDI output destination” (p. 24))

System Properties

dialog box.

Windows Me/98 users

With the PC-50 disconnected, start up Windows.

Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used).

Exit all currently running software.

Also close any open windows. If you are using virus checking or similar software, be sure to exit it as well.

Prepare the CD-ROM.

Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

Click the Windows

The

“Run...”

fig.05-13

In the dialog box that appears, input the following into the

“Open”

field, and click

(drive name): \Driver\Me98\SETUPINF.EXE

* In the explanatory example shown here, the drive name is given as

name

“D:”

may be different for your system. Specify the drive name of your CD-

ROM drive.

The

SetupInf

You are now ready to install the driver.

Set the PC-50’s

* Installation cannot proceed as described below if the switch is turned OFF.

Use the USB cable to connect the PC-50 to your computer.

Set the PC-50’s power switch to the

Start

menu. From the menu that appears, select

dialog box will appear.

[OK]

dialog box will appear.

ADVANCED DRIVER Switch

to the ON position.

OFF

position.

Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows)

Run...

“D:.”

The drive

To check the drive name

In the Windows desktop,

double-click the My

Computer icon. In the

window that appears,

check the drive name of

the CD-ROM drive into

which you inserted the

CD-ROM in step3.

The drive name is the (D:)

or (E:) displayed by the

CD-ROM drive .

Once the connections have

een completed, turn on

power to your various

devices in the order

specified. By turning on

devices in the wrong

order, you risk causing

malfunction and/or

damage to speakers and

other devices.

Use the USB cable to connect the PC-50 to your computer.

Set the PC-50’s

In the

SetupInf

Next, make device settings.

power switch

to the

dialog box, click

[OK]

USB

position.

This unit is equipped with

a protection circuit. A brief

interval (a few seconds)

after power up is required

efore the unit will operate

normally.

(➔“Setting the driver—Specifying the MIDI output destination” (p. 24))

If a message recommends that you restart Windows, restart Windows as directed.

Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows)

Setting the driver

Windows XP users

Make the following settings so that you can use the MIDI functionality of the PC-50. For details on connections, refer to

flow”

(p. 38).

Open

Control Panel

Click the Windows

Control Panel

Open the

“or pick a Control Panel icon,”

Click the

fig.XP-E

For located at the right of

device]

from the list that appears.

If you want to use Media Player to play a sound module connected to the PC50’s MIDI OUT connector, select

EDIROL PC-50 MIDI OUT

Sounds and Audio Devices Properties

“Pick a category”

Audio

MIDI music playback

, and select the MIDI device

tab.

start

menu, and from the menu that appears, select

click

[Default

Specifying the MIDI output destination

—

“Basic connections and MIDI

dialog box.

“Sound, Speech, and Audio Devices.”

click the

, click the ▼

sounds and Audio Devices

Next, in

icon.

Depending on how your

system is set up, the

Sounds and Audio

Devices icon may be

displayed directly in the

Control Panel (the Classic

view). In this case, double-

click the Sounds and

Audio Devices icon.

Select the appropriate

MIDI device for your

system. You do not

necessarily have to select

EDIROL PC-50 MIDI OUT.

Close the

Click

This completes settings for using the PC-50 with an software that uses the standard Windows device settings, such as Media Player. For details on how to make these settings, refer to the owner’s manual for your software. For details on the PC-50’s output devices, refer to “Input / output devices” (p. 36).

Sounds and Audio Devices Properties

[OK]

to complete the settings.

dialog box.

For details on the PC-50’s

output devices, refer

to“Input / output

devices” (p. 36).

Windows 2000 / Me users

Make the following settings so that you can use the MIDI functionality of the PC-50. For details on connections, refer to

flow”

(p. 38).

Open

Control Panel

Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows)

“Basic connections and MIDI

Click the Windows

Settings

Open the

Sounds and Multimedia Properties

Click the

fig.2K-E

For located at the right of

device]

from the list that appears.

If you want to use Media Player to play a sound module connected to the PC50’s MIDI OUT connector, select

EDIROL PC-50 MIDI OUT

Control Panel

Sounds and Multimedia Properties

Control Panel

AUDIO

MIDI music playback

, and select the MIDI device

Start

, double-click the

tab.

[Preferred

menu, and from the menu that appears, select

, click the

Sounds and Multimedia

dialog box.

▼

icon to open the

If the Sound and

Multimedia icon is not

displayed, click “Show all

control panel options” in

the frame at the left.

Select the appropriate

MIDI device for your

system. You do not

necessarily have to select

EDIROL PC-50 MIDI OUT.

For details on the PC-50’s

output devices, refer to

“Input / output devices”

(p. 36).

Close the

Click

Sounds and Multimedia Properties

[OK]

to complete the settings.

dialog box.

Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows)

Windows 98 users

Make the following settings so that you can use the MIDI functionality of the PC-50. For details on connections, refer to

flow”

(p. 38).

Open

Control Panel

“Basic connections and MIDI

Click the Windows

Settings

Open the

Properties”

Click the

fig.98-E

Set

Select the MIDI device from the list that appears, and click

If you want to use Media Player to play a sound module connected to the PC50’s MIDI OUT connector, select

EDIROL PC-50 MIDI OUT

Control Panel

Multimedia Properties

Control Panel

MIDI

“MIDI output.”

[Single instrument]

Start

, double-click the

dialog box.

tab.

[Apply]

menu, and from the menu that appears, select

dialog box.

Multimedia

, and select

icon to open the

“Multimedia

Select the appropriate

MIDI device for your

system. You do not

necessarily have to select

EDIROL PC-50 MIDI OUT.

For details on the PC-50’s

output devices, refer to

“Input / output devices”

(p. 36).

Close the

Click

Multimedia Properties

[OK]

to complete the settings.

dialog box.

Getting Connected and Installing

Drivers (Macintosh)

The installation procedure will differ depending on your system. Please proceed to one of the following sections, depending on the system you use.

• Mac OS X users......................................................................... (p. 27)

• Mac OS 9 users ......................................................................... (p. 30)

Mac OS X users

Installing the driver

If the

“Authenticate”

password and click

Disconnect all USB cables other than those for your keyboard and mouse, and restart your Macintosh.

Prepare the CD-ROM. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

dialog box appears during the installation, input the

“OK.”

In the

Driver (Mac OS X)

PC50USBDriver.pkg

* A message such as

Click

“Continue.”

The display will indicate

Installer.”

The display will indicate Click the drive in which the operating system is installed to select it, and then click

The display will indicate Click

The display will indicate

your computer when the installation is done.”

Click

The display will indicate Click This completes installation of the PC-50 driver. Next, make MIDI device settings. (

Click

[Continue]

[Install]

[Continue Installation]

[Restart]

[Upgrade]

to restart your computer.

folder of the CD-ROM, double-click

“This Installer package needs to...”

“Welcome to the EDIROL PC-50 Driver

“Select a Destination.”

“Easy Install.”

“Installing this software requires you to restart

“The software was successfully installed.”

Setting the driver

→

may appear.

(p. 28))

What you actually see on

your computer screen may

e different, depending on

your computing

environment and the

operating system you’re

using.

Select your startup disk as

the drive.

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