Petine O w n e r ’s M a n u a l Manual #990021 Application Version 58 • • • • • • • • Internal Source - Preloaded Music CD Drive CompactFlash Card Reader MP3 Music File Playback Complete Control From the Front Panel’s Rotary Dial Recording Capabilities - Optional Record System Required NetPiano Playback Capability - Subscription Service Required Internal Soundcard - Optional QRS Music Technologies, Inc.
Warnings FCC INFORMATION 1. 2. 3. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the Installation Manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by QRS Music Technologies, Inc. may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use this product. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cables supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions.
Table Of Contents Power ON Sequence - Locating the Serial and Application Versions 4 Play the Internal Pre-installed Music [24 Songs] Play a QRS CD Using the Petine Controller 5 6 Play a QRS CD Using the Remote Control How to Properly Adjust the Piano, Audio and Master Volume Levels Play a QRS SyncAlong Series CD Update SyncAlong CompactFlash Music From CDROM Update SyncAlong Music Index [Demo Image File] 7 8 9 Setup Menu Functions - Advanced Controlling Petine at Front Panel Source Selection / File T
Petine V58.1 Power ON Sequence Locating the Serial and Application Versions 0 2 4 P o n Power On P o n P o n P o n C Petine’s Serial Number Petine’s Application Version Number “Operating System“ Call QRS Technical Support if 1.51 does not display. 1 5 1 Pianomation Processor’s EPROM Version Number Total number of song on the media or name of other selected source.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V58.1 Play the Internal Pre-installed Music [24 Songs] If Petine has powered on and the display reads “024” you are ready to play solo piano music from the internal source. Just press the PLAY button. Otherwise... 1 3B Press Stop Press the STOP button to halt play. 3B Select the Internal Source Tap the Source button and then the number 2 button to select the Internal Source, “2in”. Wait for “024” to display.
Petine V58.1 Play a QRS CD Using The Petine Controller Infrared Eye (IR) Remote Control ADJ Dial Rotate to Adjust Press to Select Power Three Segment Display CD Eject Power ON Press the Power button to turn on the system. Insert CD Press the CD Eject button to open the CD tray. Snap the CD onto the spindle and close the tray. Push Here to Close Door! Display Play Song Adjust Volume Stop play Next song Previous Song PAGE 6 0 S 2 4 i n Press STOP to halt play.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V58.1 Play a QRS CD Using The Remote Control 1 1 Power ON Press the Power button to turn on the system. 2 Press Stop Press the STOP button to stop any flashing dots. 3B 3A 3B 6B 2 3A Tap the Source button and then the number 1 button to select the CD Source. “1cd” displays. You can also repeatedly tap the Source button Select the CD to cycle through all of the sources. Source Stop tapping when “1cd” displays. Wait for Petine to scan the CD.
Petine V58.1 Play a QRS SyncAlong Series CD Y T Press STOP to halt play. s Insert the CompactFlash card containing the SyncAlong piano files into Petine’s CompactFlash card reader. P Press the CD Eject button to open the door and snap the QRS SyncAlong series CD onto the spindle. o L Using the remote control, tap the SOURCE button and then the number 1 button. “1cd” momentarily displays. If the access code for this CD has already been entered and saved , wait for “SAL” to display three times.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V58.1 Update SyncAlong CompactFlash Music From CDROM Download the current update files from [http://www.qrsmusic.com/support_pa.asp] Press STOP to halt play. Press the Petine’s ADJ Dial twice within one-half second to enter the Setup Menu. Petine will open to the source section of the Setup Menu and display the current source. S i n Press the ADJ Dial once so that the dot begins to flash.
Petine V58.1 Remote Control Features Page 1 POWER the system ON and OFF. 18 2 MUTE the piano and audio. 19 3 NUMBER buttons select specific song tracks. 21 4 PROGRAM Up “PVP" exits from within a source folder. 20 5 Tap REPEAT during playback to select a repeat play mode. 20 6 Return to a PREVIOUS TRACK or PROGRAM. 21 7 Advance to the NEXT TRACK or PROGRAM. 21 8 Tap RANDOM to select a random play mode. 20 9 PAUSE play. 19 10 STOP play. 19 11 Begin PLAY.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V58.1 ...Remote Control Features... 11 PLAY Press PLAY to begin or resume play. 0 1 8 Slowly Flashing 0 1 8 Alternately Flashing 9 PAUSE Press PAUSE to suspend play. 10 STOP Press STOP to halt play. 0 1 8 No Dot! 2 MUTE Headphone Volume Level 0 6 3 Press the MUTE button to toggle the piano and audio ON & OFF. The headphone volume is displayed and can be adjusted using the Data Dial on Petine or the Master Volume buttons on the remote.
Petine V58.1 ...Remote Control Features... 4 PROGRAM After gaining access to the songs within a program (subdirectory), pressing the PROGRAM button exits from the program. When Pxx is displayed, where xx is a number between 00 and 99, it’s an indication that there are Programs (subdirectories) on the selected media. Unlike files on the root of the media, where the total number of songs on the media are displayed after the initial scan, media with programs display the first program after the initial scan.
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Petine V58.1 Play Petine From a MIDI Player or Computer To access the MIDI In & Out features connect the optional MIDI Adapter cable as shown above. A jumper must be installed inside the Petine controller to activate the MIDI signals. See the “Connecting for Standard Playback or Optional Record” section of this manual.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V58.1 Play a Soundcard Voice Using the Piano Keyboard Set Up Petine To Play a Soundcard Voice. Requires Optional PNOscan and Soundcard Press STOP to halt play. Press the Petine’s ADJ Dial twice within one-half second to enter the Setup Menu. Petine will open to the source section of the Setup Menu and display the current source. S I N Press the ADJ Dial once so that the dot begins to flash.
Petine V58.1 Record Using the Remote Control - Requires Optional PNOscan • • • • • • • Recording directly from the piano keys requires the installation of an optional record system. Recording also requires the optional MIDI Adapter Cable and jumper. • See the “Connecting for Standard Playback or Optional Record” section of this manual for instructions. You can record to Petine from any MIDI device. To hear all MIDI voices the optional soundcard must be installed.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V58.1 Record Using the Petine Controller - Requires Optional PNOscan When upgrading from Standard Playback to Record, a certified Pianomation technician must install a jumper inside the Petine controller and add the MIDI Adapter Cable shown below. Optional Record System must be installed.
Petine V58.1 Front Panel Features 1 11 2 10 3 4 1 5 Power Button 6 7 8 9 Turns the system ON and OFF. 2 Display Screen 3 CompactFlash Eject Button Press to eject a CompactFlash card. 4 CompactFlash Card Reader The CompactFlash card reader replaces the traditional floppy disk drive. Make certain to format a blank and unused CompactFlash card using the Petine controller before copying music files to it.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V58.1 Back Panel Features 9 1 8 2 3 1 4 Power Input 5 6 7 Input from the AC to 5 Volt DC Power Adapter. Microphone Input / Line Out 2 Microphone input or “Mixed” output. The “mixed” output sends the synthesized piano melody to the speakers (Optional Sound card is required.). See Setup Menu-Advanced to change settings. 3.5mm (1/8”) Stereo Jack 3 Analog MIDI Output Record to an analog source or transmit the MIDI signal wirelessly.
Petine V58.1 Setup Menu Functions - Navigation Basics All of Petine’s functions can be controlled from the Setup Menu which is accessed using the front panel’s ADJ Dial. Some functions that can also be changed using the Remote Control - shown in bold type in the Function table below. This page will show you the basics of navigating through the Setup Menu so that you can get to any function. The pages that follow will give specific instructions on each of the functions.
Setup Menu Functions - Table Function Source Display Options & Ranges cd in cF Compact Disk Drive Internal CompactFlash Settings below are not seen when in the Setup Menu. Auxiliary AnI Analog MIDI (Default) StE Stereo General MIDI Sound number when MIDI Input 001 Select is set to Record Strip “rc”. MIDI --- Plays from MIDI IN cable when MIDI Input Select is set to File Player “FP”.
Petine V58.1 Setup Menu Functions - Advanced... Source Selection Selects the source that Petine will use to play the piano. The desired Source is easily selected using the remote control Display S 2 4 i n S i n 1] Press STOP to halt play. 2] Double-Click the ADJ dial. 3] Rotate dial to far right. 4] Press dial, the dot begins flashing. 0 CompactFlash cards known to work in the Petine controller.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V58.1 ...Setup Menu Functions - Advanced... Audio Volume Level Piano Volume Level Increases and decreases the audio volume without affecting the master volume or the piano volume levels. Increases and decreases the piano volume without affecting the master volume or the audio volume levels.
V58.1 Petine ...Setup Menu Functions - Advanced... Microphone Volume Level Bass Volume Increases the audio output for a microphone connected to the Mic Input/Line Out 2 socket on the back panel. This function is easily adjusted using the remote control Display C S S A P 0 1 c d c d Increases or decreases the low frequency audio coming out of the speaker system. 1] Press STOP to halt play. 2] Double-Click the ADJ dial. 3] Press dial, the dot begins flashing. 4] Rotate the dial clockwise.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V58.1 ...Setup Menu Functions - Advanced... Metronome Volume - Record “Click-Track” Delay [Pianomation vs. Synthesizer] Adjusts the audible click-track, at the selected time signature below, heard through the speakers during recording. A setting of “0” mutes the “click-track”. It takes 500ms for the mechanics of the acoustic piano keys to respond to data sent from Petine.
Petine V58.1 ...Setup Menu Functions - Advanced... Configure Pianomation Sets Minimum Key Force / Alignment Test 11 The Pianomation Configuration settings determine how Petine and the piano will respond to MIDI data. The Test Alignment 11 function allows you to set the minimum force for each of the keys and the pedal solenoid. The standard Pianomation system will play keys 5 through 84, the first and last four keys are not connected. This eliminates the need to cut into the bass and treble legs.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V58.1 ...Setup Menu Functions - Advanced... Configure Audio The Audio Configuration setting changes the functionality of the front and rear panel jacks. A “mixed” output includes a synthesized piano sound along with the background audio. See the Front and Rear Panel Features sections of the manual for the locations of these jacks.
Petine V58.1 ...Setup Menu Functions - Advanced... CompactFlash Utilities Demo Update Updates the Internal Source and the SyncAlong series index. System Update Restores Petine’s Application Image file. Application Update Updates or restores Petine’s Application Image. Key List Update Unavailable Format Formats a CompactFlash card. Copy Record Memory Copies the nine record source locations to a CFLASH card. Erase Record Memory Erases songs in all 9 record source locations.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V58.1 ...Setup Menu Functions - Advanced... CD Drive Utilities Demo Update Updates the Internal Source and the SyncAlong series index. System Update Restores Petine’s Application Image file. Application Update Updates or restores Petine’s Application Image. Key List Update Unavailable Append SyncAlong Copies SyncAlong music files from a CDROM to a CompactFlash card. Will NOT overwrite files that are already on the CompactFlash card.
Petine V58.1 ...Setup Menu Functions- Advanced... F-Curves - Activate The F-Curve settings determine how the Audio and Piano volume levels change as the Master volume level changes. The default setting is OFF and the F-Curve settings cannot be accessed. To activate the F-Curves change and save the setting to “manual”. Volume Curves: The Audio button sets the audio level for each global volume. The Master button sets the Synth level for each global volume.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V58.1 ...Setup Menu Functions- Advanced... F-Curves - Change With the F-Curves set to “manual” you may now change the volume curves. Insert a QRS CD, select the CD Source and press PLAY. Use the remote control’s volume buttons to set the following: Adjust the Master Volume level to “001”; the Audio Volume to “A 0” and the Piano Volume to “P 0”. Tap the SOURCE button on the Remote control once to access the “low” audio offset level.
Petine V58.1 ...Setup Menu Functions- Advanced... MIDI Input Select Time Signature Optional MIDI Adapter cable and Jumper are required. This setting changes how the MIDI Input Source responds to MIDI data received into the MIDI Input cable. When MIDI Input Select is set to “Record Strip” the MIDI data triggers Petine’s internal soundcard voices. Note that the when the MIDI Input Source is selected the soundcard voice number is active in the display.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V58.1 ...Setup Menu Functions- Advanced... Mixed Output Level Soundcard Output This function setting adjusts the volume level of the synthesized piano voice that is sent to a powered speakers along with the audio background. Optional Soundcard is required. These settings only apply when the optional Soundcard is installed. The default Maximum (nA) setting is used for most applications.
Petine V58.1 ...Setup Menu Functions- Advanced Exit the Setup Menu Main Out Mono [n o] or Stereo [s t] Set to Stereo when playing Sync Along music with two speakers connected to Pianomation. C S S 1 5 c d c d A 1] Press STOP to halt play. 2] Double-Click the ADJ dial. 3] Press dial, the dot begins flashing. 4] Rotate the dial clockwise. To exit while in the Setup Menu. With a flashing dot in the first display segment... Rotate the dial clockwise.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V58.1 Auto-Update Utility - Application Versions V0.38 or Later To update the images on Petine units with Application versions before V0.38 use the instructions in the “Update Petine’s Application Image” section of this manual. To see what version is currently installed, go to the “Petine’s Power ON Sequence” section of this manual. Download the current Application and/or Demo images from the QRS website. http://www.qrsmusic.com/support_pa.
Petine V58.1 Update Petine’s Application Image The current Application Image, or operating system, version displays each time Petine is turned on. See the “When Petine Is First Turned On” section of this manual. Download the new appl.ima image file from the QRS Music website and copy to a CFLASH or CDROM. http://www.qrsmusic.com/support_pa.asp Update from a CDROM Press STOP to halt play. Update from a CompactFlash 0 2 3 Press STOP to halt play. 0 2 3 Insert the CD containing the appl.ima file.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V58.1 Update Petine’s Demo Image - SyncAlong Music Index The demo image file contains the pre-programmed music located in the Internal Source of Petine. It also contains a hidden index file used to synchronize the SyncAlong series music. Download the new demo.ima image file from the QRS Music website and copy to a CFLASH or CDROM. http://www.qrsmusic.com/support_pa.asp Update from CDROM Update from CompactFlash Press STOP to halt play.
Petine V58.1 Restoring Factory Default Settings ADJ Dial Power Remove the CDROM disc and CompactFlash card from Petine before continuing. Begin with Petine’s power turned OFF. Press and hold the ADJ Dial then press and release the power button. Continue to hold the ADJ Dial and when you see “Pon” count 2 seconds then release the Dial. If the ADJ Dial is held too long the Petine will power off. Try again.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V58.1 Restoring Petine’s Application Image The Application Image file (appl.ima) holds the program code, or operating system, for the Petine controller’s user function set. It allows the user to operate the Pianomation player piano system using all of Petine’s functions and settings. The System Image file (syst.ima) holds the “core” program code for Petine.
Pianomation® Electronics/Electromechanical System Limited Warranty PIANOMATION ELECTRONICS LIMITED WARRANTY QRS Music Technologies, Inc. (“QRS”) warrants to you for the Warranty Period that there are no defects in the materials of this Product (as identified at the end of this warranty certificate). The “Warranty Period” expires (except as explained below) Two (2) years from the date of your purchase of the Product.
Exclusions There is no express warranty on the Product and this warranty is void if: 1) You did not purchase this Product from an authorized Pianomation reseller 2) This Product has been serviced, modified or tampered with by anyone other than an QRS Authorized Service Representative 3) The name, trademark or serial number has been modified, defaced or removed from the product, 4) This Product has been damaged as a result of abuse, abnormal force or strain, failure to reasonably maintain and protect, modifi
Petine V58.1 Connecting for Standard Playback or Optional Record Standard Playback Connections To Driver Boards Pianomation Processor To Power Supply Powered Adapter #990522 Specify Petine MIDI In Standard Cable #70329 To User Interface Cable: 3.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V58.1 Mounting Bracket Updating Pianomation If you are upgrading from a previous version of Pianomation MIDI you will need to update the EPROM to version 1.51K. The version 1.51K EPROM requires a 256 processor, located in processors similar to the ones shown below. The EPROM version is written on the EPROM which is located on the processor board. Dip switch #3 must be set to the ON position. Use this notch to orient the EPROM in the correct position.
Petine V58.1 Parts Included Description QRS # QTY 99100A Petine CD Controller 1 990522 Power Adapter - Specify Petine - [Input: AC 100-240V] [Output: DC 5V - Center Positive] 1 71398 Remote Control 1 70388 Batteries AAA 4 990026 Audio Cable: 3.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V58.1 Pianomation Accessories Catalog # Price Description 71398 Remote control $53.00 Self-Powered Speaker USE: This speaker mounts under the piano and amplifies the orchestrated music. Mounting Bracket included. $350.00 Orchestrated Cable Pack USE: This pack is used for home hookups. It allows the customer to select between audio CDs and QRS CDs on their stereo amplifier. 70046 $450.
Petine V58.1 General MIDI Sound List This is the list of voices available from the optional soundcard. The soundcard is used when playing MIDI files, written with orchestration, from a CompactFlash card or CDROM. These voices can also be triggered from the optional record system.
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