Petine O w n e r ’s M a n u a l Manual #990021 Application Version 69 • • • • • • • • Internal Source - Preloaded Music CD Drive CompactFlash Card Reader MP3 Music File Playback - Auto Detects Audio or Pianomation Complete Control From the Front Panel’s Rotary Dial Recording Capabilities - Optional Record System Required NetPiano Playback Capability - Subscription Service Required Internal Soundcard - Optional MPE files are no longer supported.
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 Petine’s Front Panel Buttons Remote Control Buttons Powering ON Petine for the First Time Changing Sources [CD-Internal-CompactFlash-Auxiliary-MIDI-Record] Play the Internal Source’s Pre-installed Music Internal Source Song List 4 5 6 PLAY Modes Play from the CompactFlash Source - QRS Music Sampler 7 Play a QRS CD Using the Remote Control How to Properly Adjust the Piano, Audio and Master Volume Levels 8 Play a QRS SyncAlong Series CD 9 POWER Remote Control Features Setup Menu
V69_1 Petine Petine’s Front Panel Buttons 1 3 2 1 Power 2 CompactFlash Card Eject 3 ADJ/SEL Dial Rotate to Adjust Press to Select, PLAY, PAUSE or STOP 4 CD Eject 4 See page 16 “Front Panel Features” for the complete list. Push Here to Close Door! Remote Control Buttons See these pages in section “Remote Control Features” for more information 1 POWER the system ON and OFF. 10 2 MUTE the piano and audio. 10 3 NUMBER buttons select specific song tracks.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V69_1 Powering ON Petine for the First Time Power Button Point the remote control at Petine’s IR sensor and press the POWER button. Please wait for about 20 seconds for Petine and Pianomation to power on. See page 39, “Power On Sequence” for the Petine serial number and other system information. Petine may power on to any one the following sources: If you’re not certain which source is currently selected, tap the SOURCE button to display the Source #.
V69_1 Petine Play the Internal Source’s Pre-installed Music Internal Source “in” 1 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... 5B 2 Press Stop Press the STOP button to halt play. 3A 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.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V69_1 Play From the CompactFlash Source - QRS Music Sampler CompactFlash Source “cF” Program (P) List Children's Music Country & Western Classical Christmas & Holiday Dinner Music International Jazz Musicals New Age Nostalgic Popular Ragtime, Stride & Boogie Sacred Concert Series See pages 49-54, “CompactFlash Card Music Sampler - Song List” for the complete list. With the POWER OFF, insert the CompactFlash card into the reader.
V69_1 Petine Play a QRS CD Using The Remote Control CD Source “cd” 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 6A 2 4 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. A “C” and the total number of songs will display.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V69_1 Play a QRS SyncAlong Series CD CD Source “cd” Y T With Petine turned OFF, Insert the SyncAlong CompactFlash card into the CompactFlash card reader. s Power ON Petine. P Press STOP to halt play. o Press the CD Eject button to open the door and snap the QRS SyncAlong series CD onto the spindle. L Using the remote control, tap the SOURCE button and then the number 1 button. “1cd” momentarily displays.
V69_1 Petine Remote Control Features... Refer to page 4 for button locations. # 1 POWER Press the POWER button to turn the Petine controller and Pianomation ON and OFF. 20 SOURCE Press STOP to halt play. The source cannot be changed if the unit is in play mode. Repeatedly tap the SOURCE button to cycle through the source list. 1 Stop tapping when the desired source displays. 2 Tap the SOURCE button, then immediately the number button associated with the desired source.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 ...Remote Control Features... Petine V69_1 Refer to page 4 for button locations. # 13 TREBLE VOLUME Press the TREBLE button to display the current Treble audio volume setting. t 0 Within two seconds after pressing the TREBLE button, press the MASTER VOLUME buttons to adjust the Treble volume setting. Range = -12 to +12 14 TRANSPOSE Press the TRANSPOSE button to display the current playback “key”.
V69_1 Petine ...Remote Control Features Refer to page 4 for button locations. # 15 TEMPO Press the TEMPO button to display the current tempo. The tempo of the music on a CD or music from an MP3 file cannot be changed! Only Standard MIDI files. K 0 5 Within two seconds after pressing the TEMPO button, press the MASTER VOLUME buttons to adjust the speed of the playback.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V69_1 Play MIDI & MP3 Files from CDROM or CompactFlash CD “cd” or CompactFlash “cF” Source Petine can read MIDI & MP3 files that are burned to a CD-R disc or copied to a CompactFlash memory card. Must be written for “Piano” [Patch numbers 1-6] to trigger the piano keys. See the “General MIDI Sounds List” on page 55. MIDI The optional soundcard must be installed to hear any other instruments [Patches 7-128] and drums. See page 55.
V69_1 Petine Record Using the Remote Control - Requires Optional PNOscan Record Source “rc” • • • • Recording the piano requires the optional PNOscan, MIDI Adapter Cable & Jumper . See page 46. “Connecting for Standard Playback or Optional Record” section of this manual for instructions. Recordings are stored in 9 internal memory locations with a total record time of over 400 minutes. Saved recordings can be recorded over or erased. Individual recordings can be saved directly to a CompactFlash card.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V69_1 Play a General MIDI Sound Using the Piano Keyboard MIDI Source “ni” Requires Optional PNOscan & Soundcard Press STOP to halt play. Press the remote control’s SOURCE button and then the number 5 button. “5ni” displays. S n i If the display reads “- - -” then you need to change the MIDI Input Select option. See page 36. “MIDI Input Select”, follow the instructions and set the option to “rc”.
V69_1 Petine 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 disc drive. It’s best to insert the CompactFlash card before powering ON.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V69_1 Back Panel Features 9 1 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Power Input 2 Microphone Input / Line Out 2 Inputs for: Microphone or Barcus Berry Pickup or Piano Microphone. Output for: Mixed Output. 3.5mm (1/8”) Stereo Jack 3 Analog MIDI Output Transmit the MIDI Piano signal wirelessly. RCA Jack Sends the analog MIDI signal out of the AMI Output jack only when playing from the CD source.
V69_1 Petine 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.
Function Source Setup Menu Functions - Table Display Options & Ranges Pages cd in cF Compact Disc 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”.
V69_1 Petine Play a QRS CD Using the Petine Controller CD Source “cd” 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 20 0 S 2 4 i n Press STOP to halt play.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V69_1 Record Using the Petine Controller - Requires Optional PNOscan Record Source “rc” The optional MIDI Adapter cable must be used and a jumper installed inside Petine. See page 46, “Connecting for Standard Playback or Optional Record” for instructions. To record from the piano an optional record strip must be installed under the keys.
V69_1 Petine Play Petine from a MIDI File Player or Computer MIDI Source “ni” To access the MIDI IN/OUT features connect the optional MIDI Adapter cable and add a jumper as shown on page 46. “Optional MIDI Adapter Cable Connections for RECORD MIDI File Player” “Connecting for Standard Playback or Optional Record” When an external device’s MIDI Out is connected to the MIDI IN cable of Petine, the MIDI Source can be set to either play the piano or to trigger Petine’s internal soundcard instruments.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V69_1 Play QRS CDs (Non-SyncAlong) From Your Own CD Player Auxiliary Source “Av” The QRS SyncAlong series music will NOT play from the Auxiliary source. Connect your CD player to Petine using one of the diagrams at the bottom of this page. Press STOP to halt play. Press the remote control’s SOURCE button and then the number 4 button. “4Av” displays. 4 A v After a few seconds the display changes to the default “AMI” setting.
V69_1 Petine Audio Configuration Options Standard The Standard “Default” option is used for normal operation. Front panel’s Headphone jack is active. Rear panel’s Line Out jack active for audio out. Rear panel’s “Mic Input / Line Out 2” jack is disabled. Refer to pages 16, 17 and 31. Using a Microphone - Karaoke (Sing Along) Connect a microphone to the back panel’s “Mic Input/Line Out 2” jack.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V69_1 Audio Configuration Options Send Acoustic Piano to Home Stereo - Barcus Berry Your piano with Pianomation is connected to your home stereo system. You can hear the audio “accompaniment” music through your home speaker system but, not the acoustic piano. Requires the Optional Barcus Berry Piano Transducer. See the “Pianomation Accessories” on pages 58.
V69_1 Petine Setup Menu Functions - Advanced... Selecting a Source 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. S i n 4] Press dial, the dot begins flashing. CD S c d Internal CompactFlash Auxiliary MIDI Record S S S S S C i n c F A v n i r c 12 0 5] Rotate dial to the desired Source.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V69_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.
Petine V69_1 ...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 V69_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.
V69_1 Petine ...Setup Menu Functions - Advanced... Pianomation Configuration 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 V69_1 ...Setup Menu Functions - Advanced... Audio Configuration 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.
V69_1 Petine ...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 all nine recordings as a group to a CompactFlash card. See naming conventions below.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V69_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.
V69_1 Petine ...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 V69_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.
V69_1 Petine ...Setup Menu Functions- Advanced... MIDI Input Select Metronome: Time Signature Optional MIDI Adapter cable and Jumper are required. This setting changes how the MIDI 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 instruments. Note that the when the MIDI Source is selected the soundcard instrument number is active in the display.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V69_1 ...Setup Menu Functions- Advanced... Mixed Output Level Soundcard Output This function setting adjusts the volume level of the synthesized piano instrument 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.
V69_1 Petine ...Setup Menu Functions- Advanced Exit Setup Menu Main Out Exit the Setup Menu to save settings and return to Petine’s playback mode. 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.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V69_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.
V69_1 Petine Auto-Update Utility - Application Versions V0.38 or Later WARNING! This update procedure will reset all of Petine’s “Setup Menu Functions” to their default values. It would be a good idea to note the Setup Menu Function values before performing this update, especially if any of these apply: Petine is connected to you home stereo system. Petine is connected to a computer. To view the current Setup Menu Function values: Follow the steps to “Exit Setup Menu” on page 38.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V69_1 Update Petine’s Application Image WARNING! This update procedure will reset all of Petine’s “Setup Menu Functions” to their default values. It would be a good idea to note the Setup Menu Function values before performing this update, especially if any of these apply: Petine is connected to you home stereo system. Petine is connected to a computer. To view the current Setup Menu Function values: Follow the steps to “Exit Setup Menu” on page 38.
V69_1 Petine Update SyncAlong Music Index [Demo Image File] 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. 0 2 3 Press STOP to halt play.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V69_1 Update SyncAlong CompactFlash Music From CDROM You may have received an updated CDROM from QRS along with your SyncAlong CD order. You can also download the current update files from [http://www.qrsmusic.com/support_pa.asp] Insert the update CDROM and your SyncAlong CompactFlash card. C S S 1 4 c d c d A 1] 2] 3] Press STOP to halt play. Double-Click the ADJ dial, twice with one-half second. Press dial, the dot begins flashing.
V69_1 Petine Restoring Factory Default Settings WARNING! This update procedure will reset all of Petine’s “Setup Menu Functions” to their default values. It would be a good idea to note the Setup Menu Function values before performing this update, especially if any of these apply: Petine is connected to you home stereo system. Petine is connected to a computer. To view the current Setup Menu Function values: Follow the steps to “Exit Setup Menu” on page 38.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V69_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.
V69_1 Petine Connecting for Standard Playback or Optional Record Standard Playback Connections To Driver Boards Pianomation Processor To Power Supply Powered Adapter #990522 Specify Petine To User Interface Cable: 3.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V69_1 Petine Parts 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.
V69_1 Petine Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Solutions Page Petine is in “Random - Play One Song and Stop” mode. Plays one song and stops. Doesn’t play songs in the order that I expect. See “PLAY Modes” 6 See “Repeat” & “Random” - Remote Control Features See “How to Properly Adjust the Piano, Audio, and Master Volume Levels” Piano plays too loudly. Lost remote! How do I control Petine.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V69_1 CompactFlash Card Music Sampler - Song List Program (P) Name Song Title P # Track CD No.
V69_1 Petine CompactFlash Card Music Sampler - Song List Program (P) Name Song Title P # Track CD No.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V69_1 CompactFlash Card Music Sampler - Song List Program (P) Name Dinner Music Dinner Music Dinner Music Dinner Music Dinner Music Dinner Music Dinner Music Dinner Music Dinner Music Dinner Music Dinner Music Dinner Music Dinner Music Dinner Music Dinner Music Dinner Music Dinner Music Dinner Music Dinner Music Dinner Music Dinner Music Dinner Music Dinner Music Dinner Music Dinner Music International International International International International
V69_1 Petine CompactFlash Card Music Sampler - Song List Program (P) Name Song Title P # Track CD No.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V69_1 CompactFlash Card Music Sampler - Song List Program (P) Name Nostalgic Nostalgic Nostalgic Nostalgic Nostalgic Nostalgic Popular Popular Popular Popular Popular Popular Popular Popular Popular Popular Popular Popular Popular Popular Popular Popular Popular Popular Popular Popular Popular Popular Popular Popular Popular Popular Popular Popular Popular Popular Popular Popular Popular Popular Popular Popular Popular Ragtime/Stride/Boogie Ragtime/Stride/B
V69_1 Petine CompactFlash Card Music Sampler - Song List Program (P) Name Sacred Sacred Sacred Sacred Sacred Sacred Sacred Concert Series Concert Series Concert Series Concert Series Concert Series Song Title Morning Has Broken Battle Hymn/How Great Thou Art Blessed Assurance Jesus, The Very Thought Of You Bringing In The Sheaves Down By The Riverside Shall We Gather At The River That Old Black Magic Memories Of You It's Too Late Walkin' After Midnight Semper Fedelis P # Track CD No.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V69_1 General MIDI Sound List This is the list of instruments available from the optional soundcard. The soundcard is used when playing MIDI files, written with orchestration, from a CompactFlash card or CDROM. These instruments can also be triggered from the optional record system.
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
V69_1 Petine 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. Barcus Berry Piano Transducer USE: Picks up and amplifies the soundboard vibrations so that the piano can be heard through a speaker system. Piano / Audio Mixer USE: Mixes the background music with the piano (with Barcus Berry). The output of the mixer is then sent to a sound system.
For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V69_1 Notes Setup Menu Functions Defaults Note Your Settings ------ Source S i n Audio Volume A 0 Piano Volume P 0 Tempo - 0 0 Transpose v 0 0 Microphone \ Stereo Balance _ 0 0 Bass Volume b 0 0 Treble Volume t 0 0 Metronome Volume U o 0 Delay d P n Pianomation Configuration n N 1 Test 2 2 E = Alignment / Test 11 " e = Audio Configuration c S t CompactFlash Utilities F d E CD ROM Utilities C d
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