Technics SX-PR50V, SX-PR250, SX-PR350 User's Manual

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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

"This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and
if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio
and television reception. It has been type tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance
with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which
are designed to provide reasonable protection against such inter-
ference in a residential installation. However, there is noguarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause 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 the receiving antenna

- relocate the electronic musical instrument with respect to

the receiver

- move the electronic musical instrument away from the
receiver

- plug the electronic musical instrument into a different outlet

so that electronic musical instrument and receiver are on
different branch circuits.

CAUTION:

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If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The user
may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Com-
munications Commission helpful: 'How to Identify and Resolve

Radio-TV Interference Problems.' This booklet is available from
the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.

Stock No. 004-000-00345-4."

The model number of this product is found on the rear of the
unit.

The model number and serial number are found underneath
the keyboard.
Please note the model and serial numbers in the space provided
below and retain this sheet as a permanent record of your
purchase to aid identification in the event of theft.

MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, 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.

The exclamation point within an equilateral tri-
angle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and main-
tenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

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For a long and pleasurable use of this instrument, and to gain a thorough under-
standing of your PR Series Digital Ensemble's wonderful capabilities, it is strong-
ly recommended that you first read through this Owner's Manual.

The Owner's Manual is comprised of the following parts.

BASIC FUNCTIONS

VOL. 1:

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

VOL. 2:

REFERENCE GUIDE

Please read all of this part.

This volume includes an explanation of basic
procedures and some important points you

should be aware of for proper operation of your

instrument.

Read the parts which are relevant to the
functions you wish to use.
This volume comprises a detailed explanation of

sounds, effects, rhythms, SEQUENCER,

COMPOSER, Digital Disk Recorder (SY-FD20),

function-setting, and MIDI functions.

Reference guide for the contents of the SOUND

VARIATION and ONE TOUCH PLAY settings.

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AsselTlbly

PR50V/PR250

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Black

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2

Brown

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PR250: Set in the groove.

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PR350

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Brown (long)

3

2

4

.Use two adjusters to

stabilize the pedal box.

Adjuster

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Important Safety Instructions

WARNING!

When using this unit, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following:

. Children using this unit should be supervised.

. Do not use this unit near water-for example,

in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or
the like.

. This unit should be used only with a stand that

is recommended by the manufacturer.

Installation location

. Take care to use this unit in a place where it

will receive sufficient ventilation. Do not permit
the ventilation holes to be covered by curtains
or any similar materials.

. Place it away from direct sunlight and exces-

sive heat from heating equipment.

. Place it wherel1umidity, vibration and dust are

minimized.

Power source ,J

1. Use only a 120VAC power source.

2. DC power cannot be used.

Handling the power cord

. Never touch the power cord, or its plug, with

wet hands.

. Don't pull the power cord.
. The power cord of this unit should be un-

plugged from the outlet when the unit is left
unused for a long period of time.

Metal items inside the unit
may result in electric shock

or damage.

Do not permit metal articles to get inside the unit.
Be especially careful with regard to this point if

children are near this unit. They should be warned

never to try to put anything inside.

Protect 'lour hearing

This product, either alone or in combination with

an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may
be capable of producing sound levels that could
cause a 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 ex-
perience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears,
you should consult an audiologist.

If water gets into the unit...

Case should be taken so that liquids are not
spilled in the unit. As a precaution, it is suggested

that flower vases and other containers which hold
liquids not be placed on the top of this unit.

When to request service

The product should be serviced by qualified serv-

ice personnel when:

A. The power cord or the plug has been damaged;

or

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled

into the unit; or
C.The product has been exposed to rain; or
D.The product does not appear to operate nor-

mally or exhibits a marked change in perform-

ance; or
E.The product has been dropped. or the

enclosure damaged.

Service and repair

Never try to remove the top or back panels of this
unit, or to touch inside parts by hand or with tools.
All servicing beyond that described in the Main-
tenance section below should be referred to your
dealer or qualified service personnel.

Maintenance

. Be sure to switch this unit off after use, and

do not switch the unit on and off in quick suc-

cession, as this places an undue load on the
electronic components.

. To maintain the luster of the keys and buttons.

wipe with a clean, damp cloth, and polish with

a soft, dry cloth. Polish may be used, but do
not use thinners or petro-chemical-based
polishes.

. A wax-based polish may be used on the

cabinet, although you will find that rubbing with
a soft cloth will suffice.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

BASIC FUNCTIONS

Assembly 2

Important Safety Instructions 4

Namesandfunctions 6

Basic operating guide 8

. Setting up 8

. P\aying 9

Listen to the demonstration tunes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10

. Demonstration performance. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10

Piano performance 12
Selecting sounds 13

Playing automatic rhythms 14

. Listentoapresetrhythm 14

. Control the rhythm 15

Automatic accompaniment 16

. Use the AUTO PLAY CHORD 17

Options and connections 18

Symptomswhichappearto be signs of trouble. . . . .. 19

Index 21

Specifications 23

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Names and functions

DIGITAL REVERB
(PR250/PR350)

Adds a reverberation effect to the sound.
(Refer to Vol. 2, page 6.)

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RHYTHM SELECT

Choose preset automatic rhythm pat-
terns. Each rhythm pattern also has a
corresponding variation you can choose.
(Refer to Vol. 2, page 9.)

ONE TOUCH PLAY
Sounds and effects which fit the selected

rhythm are automatically selected. (Refer
to Vol. 2, page 16.)

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PLAY STYLE

Select the standard piano keyboard or
one of various other performance styles.
(Refer to Vol. 2, page 2.)

DEMO J>
You can listen to programmed demonstra-

tion tunes which show what your Digital

Ensemble can do. (Refer to page 10.)

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KEYBOARD PERCUSSION

Play percussion instrument sounds on the
keyboard. (Refer to Vol. 2, page 12.)

SOUND SELECT
You can select from four piano-type

sounds. Or choose one of the many non-

piano sounds, for each of which a varia-
tion is also available. (Refer to Vol. 2,
page 3.)

PROGRAM SECTION

These buttons are used when setting the
functions for the SEQUENCER, COM-
POSER or MIDI, when using some of the
Digital Disk Recorder functions, and when
custom-setting any of the numerous
programmable functions. (Refer to Vol. 2,
page 17.)

PANEL MEMORY
Store the current panel settings for instant

recall. (Refer to Vol. 2, page 16.)

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Digital Disk Recorder

(sold separately on the PR50V/PR250)
The Digital Disk Recorder allows you to
store up to 20 performances on a memory
disk. (Refer to Vol. 2, page 31.)

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Plug the power cord intoan outlet.

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Press the POWERbutton to turn it
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Open and close the cover slowly.

Music Stand
. PR50V/PR250

Raise the music stand from its folded-

down position. Usethe metal supports be-
hind the musicstand to keep it in the
raised position, as shown in the illustra-

tion.

. PR350

1. Place the music stand board on the
upper panel of the piano.

2. Raise the music stand from its folded-
down position. Use the metal supports

behind the music stand to keep it in
the raised position, as shown in the il-

lustration.

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Play the keyboard. You hear the

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Set the MAIN VOLUME to an ap-
propriate level withthe slidingcon-

trol.

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. Yourpiano features Touch Response,

by which you controlthe volume by play-

ing the keys harder or softer.

Tuning

Unlike an acoustic piano, your PR Series

DigitalEnsemble does not need tuning

even after a longperiod of use.

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Listen to the detnonstration tunes

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Press the DEMO .P button.

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ance. There are two ways to listen
to the demonstration performance.

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Listen to the demonstration

tunes in order.

Pressthe START/STOPbutton.
Tuneswhich demonstrateeach

sound and rhythm patternare
played in order.

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START!

STOP

. The indicator for the rhythm pat-

tern or sound which is being
demonstrated flashes during the
performance.

. If you press the button whose in-

dicator is flashing during the
demonstration performance, the
current rhythm or sound
demonstration stops and the fol-
lowing demonstration begins.

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