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Contents

What is the Song Filer? .................................2

Top display......................................................3

Menu Bar ........................................................3

MIDI Device Setup .........................................4

MIDI Port Setup (Windows).......................4

OMS Port Setup (Macintosh) ....................5

Receiving Files ...............................................5

Transmitting Files...........................................7

Controls ..........................................................9

Deleting files .............................................9

Renaming files ........................................10

Error Messages............................................11

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operation. If you are not,please refer to the owner’s manual which came with your

Windows/Mac OS software before using Song Filer.

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Summary of content (5 pages)

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SongFiler_E.qx 4/12/01 4:14 PM Page 1 Contents What is the Song Filer? .................................2 Top display......................................................3 Menu Bar ........................................................3 MIDI Device Setup .........................................4 MIDI Port Setup (Windows).......................4 OMS Port Setup (Macintosh) ....................5 Receiving Files ...............................................5 Transmitting Files.........................
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SongFiler_E.qx 4/12/01 4:14 PM Page 2 What is the Song Filer? With the Song Filer, you can receive and transmit data between your computer and your musical instrument. You can also use it to manage the files stored on your musical instrument via your computer. The Song Filer can perform the following three functions. n Make sure to connect both the MIDI IN/OUT terminals to the computer. Receive Files You can save your musical instrument’s song data on your computer (Page 5).
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SongFiler_E.qx 4/12/01 4:14 PM Page 3 Top display When you start the Song Filer, the “top display” will appear as shown below. 1 2 3 1 Opens the “Receive” window where you can transfer data from your musical instrument to your computer, then save it (page 5). 2 Opens the “Transmit” window where you can transfer data from your computer to your musical instrument (page 7). 3 Opens the “Control” window where you can delete and rename files on your musical instrument (page 9).
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SongFiler_E.qx 4/12/01 4:14 PM Page 4 MIDI Device Setup You will need to specify the MIDI device drivers through which your computer will communicate with your musical instrument. Follow the procedure below. n If you are using a Macintosh, refer to the section “OMS Port Setup” on page 5. MIDI Port Setup (Windows) 1. Select “MIDI Port Setup” from the “Setup” menu. The “MIDI Port Setup” dialog box is displayed. 2.
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SongFiler_E.qx 4/12/01 4:14 PM Page 5 OMS Port Setup (Macintosh) The Song Filer software uses OMS (Open Music System) for MIDI input/output. To use the Song Filer software, OMS must be installed and set up correctly before starting the Song Filer. 1. Start up the Song Filer by double-clicking its icon. n If AppleTalk is enabled, you will get an alert message. Click “Turn It Off.” It will take some time for AppleTalk to be disabled. 2.