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QRS Music Technologies Ancho Owner's Manual

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O w n e r 's M a n u a l
M a n u a l # 9 8 0 0 2 1
Application Version - V041
• Internal Source - Preloaded Music
• CD Drive
• CompactFlash Card Reader
• Internal Soundcard
• 20 Character Display
• MP3 Music File Playback
• Function Control From the Front Panel ADJ/SEL Dial
• Recording Capabilities - Optional Record Strip Required
• NetPiano Playback Capability - Subscription Service Required
QRS Music Technology introduces the
QRS Music Technologies, Inc.
next generation of music file players
for the player piano and musician.
A n c h o
Catalog #98400A

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  • Page 1 • Function Control From the Front Panel ADJ/SEL Dial • Recording Capabilities - Optional Record Strip Required • NetPiano Playback Capability - Subscription Service Required QRS Music Technology introduces the next generation of music file players for the player piano and musician. QRS Music Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Parameters [All Volumes-Transpose-Tempo] Serial & Application Version Numbers Setup Menu Table of Functions Quick Start - P lay a CD Using the Ancho Controller Ancho Front Panel Navigation - Advanced Quick Start - Play a CD Using the Remote Control...

  • Page 4: Parts Included With The Ancho Controller

    990050 Plastic Slide for Mounting Bracket Plastic Latch for Mounting Bracket 990048 Screw: M3 x 14mm - Attaches Plastic Slides to Ancho Paper Template - Positions Sliding Bracket on Piano 70592 Screw: #8 x 3/4” - Black - Mounts Sliding Bracket to Piano...

  • Page 5: Mounting Ancho To The Piano

    Repeat on the other side. Plastic Latch Place a plastic latch [4] over the plastic slide [3] with the catch [E] facing Ancho. See Figure 2. The larger hole of the latch aligns over the screw [C] that was inserted in the previous step.

  • Page 6: Connecting Ancho To The Pianomation Engine

    A n c h o Owners Manual Connecting Ancho to the Pianomation Engine Standard Playback Male Powered Adapter #990522 Pianomation Standard Cable Processor Cable: RCA male #70209 #70329 Male “Y” Cable - 1M to 2FM Powered Speaker #70213 #70040 Add the MIDI Adapter cable, as shown below, to access to the MIDI IN and MIDI OUT features.

  • Page 7: Ancho's Power On Sequence

    Parameter’s Level The Ancho controller will power on ready to play from the last played source. If the last played source was the CD Drive (CD), the CompactFlash Reader (CF) or the Internal Source (IN), the total number of songs currently on that media will be displayed.

  • Page 8: Quick Start - Play A Cd Using The Ancho Controller

    Press the Power button to turn on the system. Power ON Ancho will power on and display the total number of songs on the last played source or the total number of songs in the Internal source. Press the CD Eject button to open the CD tray.

  • Page 9: Quick Start - Play A Cd Using The Remote Control

    Quick Start - Play a CD Using the Remote Control Press the Power button to turn on the system. Ancho will power on and display the total number of tracks on the last played Power ON source or the total number of songs in the Internal source.

  • Page 10: Play Pre-Installed Music From The Internal Source

    A n c h o Owners Manual Play Pre-Installed Music from the Internal Source Play Status = Stopped Source Song Number Arrow Stop Play Press the Stop button to stop playback. Rotate the ADJust Dial so that the arrow points toward the source section of the display. Point To Source Q R S 0 2 5...

  • Page 11: Play A Qrs Cd

    For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Play a QRS CD Source Song Number Arrow Stop Play Press the Stop button to stop play. Press the CD Eject button to access CD tray. Insert CD Place a QRS Pianomation CD (not a Sync Along) in the CD tray and snap it onto the spindle. Close the CD tray.

  • Page 12: Play From An External Source - Auxiliary "Line In

    Ancho will now play from the external device connected to the Line Input. The “Line In” LED will flash when a QRS AMI signal is present on Ancho’s Left Line Input. Ancho will recognize QRS Analog MIDI or Stereo Audio information. Track buttons will switch from AMI to STE.

  • Page 13: Record A Song And Play It Back

    Press the SELect button and rotate the ADJust dial to lower the click track volume. Vo0 = OFF. Play the piano key to begin recording. Recording begins when the first key is pressed. Press the Stop Button to save the recording to Ancho’s internal memory. Save the Recording Press the Play button to play the recorded song.

  • Page 14: How Ancho Recognizes Sync Along Series Music

    How Ancho Recognizes Sync Along Series Music The QRS Sync Along series music plays the piano and the audio using two of Ancho’s sources. The audio of the original artist’s CD sounds through powered speakers via the CD drive and the piano keys play from the compressed MIDI files located on the CompactFlash card.

  • Page 15: Entering Sync Along Series Access Codes

    Entering a Sync Along Series Access Code Play a QRS Sync Along Series CD See Preparing Ancho for Sync Along Series Music on the previous page and, if necessary, update the Ancho controller. Insert the CompactFlash card containing the Sync Along MIDI files into Ancho’s CompactFlash card reader.

  • Page 16: Remote Control Features

    A n c h o Owners Manual Remote Control Features POWER the system ON and OFF. MUTE the piano and audio. NUMBER buttons select song tracks from 1 to 509 for a CompactFlash Card or from 1 to 999 for a CDROM. Returns to display the top layer (Pxx) of a source Tap the REPEAT button repeatedly during playback to cycle through the two REPEAT play modes and the normal play mode.

  • Page 17: Remote Control - Advanced

    For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Remote Control - Advanced... POWER Press the POWER button to turn the Ancho controller and Pianomation ON and OFF. MUTE Headphone Volume The MUTE button toggles the piano and the audio ON and OFF while the source continues to play.

  • Page 18: Program

    Programs are subdirectories on a CDROM disk or CompactFlash card where song files can be categorized and saved for playback using the Ancho controller. Ancho will recognize and playback the playable files on either the Root or within a Program on a CDROM disk or CompactFlash card, but not from both areas on the same media.

  • Page 19: Track And Track

    For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 ...Remote Control - Advanced... << TRACK Programs TRACK >> Songs To go to a Previous Program press the <<TRACK button. To go to the Next Program press the TRACK>> button. To go to a Previous Song press the <<TRACK button. To go to the Next Song press the TRACK>>...

  • Page 20: Bass Volume

    A n c h o Owners Manual ...Remote Control - Advanced BASS Volume Press the BASS button to display the current Bass audio volume setting. Within two seconds after pressing the BASS button, press the MASTER VOLUME buttons to adjust the Bass volume setting. Range = -12 to +12 TREBLE Volume Press the TREBLE button to display the current Treble audio volume setting.

  • Page 21: Master Volume

    For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 ...Remote Control - Advanced MASTER Volume Tap the MASTER VOLUME UP or DOWN button to display the current master volume level setting. Tap or press and hold to adjust the volume of both the Piano and the Audio together. Range = 000 to 127 AUDIO Volume Tap the AUDIO VOLUME UP or DOWN button to display the current audio volume level setting.

  • Page 22: Music File Types Recognized

    CDROM or CompactFlash, but not from both areas on the same media. This means... if there are playable song files on both the Root and within a Program Ancho will only recognize and display the song files on the Root of the media. So, save music files to either the Root or in Programs on a particular CDROM or CompactFlash card.

  • Page 23: How Source Content Is Displayed

    Internal Source. The display indicates that there are 24 music files in the Internal memory. Press PLAY on the remote or SELect on Ancho and song 1 will begin to play. The 3 indicates that the song is an MP3 file.

  • Page 24: Cd & Compactflash Sources - General Info

    Several sections of the manual explain how to select the CD Source and play a song. The Emergency CD Eject Hole can be used to open the CD Drive door when power is disconnected from the Ancho controller. Straighten the open end of a small paper clip and gently insert it into the hole to open the door.

  • Page 25: Compactflash Card - Formatting

    Press the SELect button to execute and format the CompactFlash card. If successful... If successful... If unsuccessful turn Ancho OFF and ON so that the CompactFlash card is inserted during power ON and try again. Press the SELect button again to return.

  • Page 26: Midi Input Source: (Midi-Src)

    Press the SELect again so that the cursor arrow begins to flash. Rotate the ADJust dial so that the “MI” source appears. Press the SELect button to select the MIDI Input Source. Ancho is ready for MIDI data from an external source connected to the MIDI Input. www.qrsmusic.com Q R S...

  • Page 27: Play A Soundcard Voice From Piano Keyboard

    For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 MIDI Input Source Set up Ancho to trigger the internal soundcard voices by playing the piano keys. with the QRS MIDI adapter cable and jumper connected to Ancho. optional record system must be installed Press the Stop button to stop play.

  • Page 28: Front Panel Features

    CD Eject Button Press to eject a CD. Use to open the CD door when power is removed from the Ancho CD CD Emergency Eject controller. Straighten the open end of a small paper clip and gently insert it into Hole the hole to open.

  • Page 29: Rear Panel Features

    Microphone Input / The “mixed” output sends the synthesized piano melody to the speakers. Line Out 2 See “Ancho Front Panel Navigation - Advanced” 3.5mm (1/8”) Stereo Jack Record to an analog source or transmit the MIDI signal wirelessly. Analog MIDI Output...

  • Page 30: Ancho Front Panel Navigation - Basics

    Repeatedly pressing the SELect button will toggle the cursor arrow from solid to flashing to solid... With Ancho’s playback stopped and the cursor arrow solid, rotating the ADJust Dial moves the cursor arrow to the different sections of the display.

  • Page 31: Setup Menu Table Of Functions

    For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Setup Menu Table of Functions Function Display Options & Ranges Pages Default Remote Control Access Master Volume MAIN-VOL 000-127 21 & 30 Master Volume Up/Down Audio Volume AUDIOVOL -33 to +33 21 & 30 Audio Volume Up/Down Piano Volume PIANOVOL -33 to +33...

  • Page 32: Ancho Front Panel Navigation - Advanced

    A n c h o Owners Manual ...Ancho Front Panel Navigation - Advanced... Microphone Volume Plug a microphone into the rear panel’s one-eighth inch “Mic Input/Line Out” jack. Set the Setup Menu’s Audio Configuration function to the “Karaoke” option. The Microphone is ON during song playback.

  • Page 33: Midi Delay [Pianomation Or Synthesizer]

    When playing QRS CDs this Delay setting should be set to “Pmation”, which the factory default setting. Set the Delay to “Synth”, for No Delay, when connecting Ancho to a digital device via the optional MIDI adapter cable. This keeps the background from the optional soundcard in sync with the digital device.

  • Page 34: Pianomation Configuration

    A n c h o Owners Manual ...Ancho Front Panel Navigation - Advanced... Pianomation Configuration This setting determines how the system responds to MIDI data. Display Options Sent to Pianomation General MIDI Sounds: 1-6 All Piano Channels 1-16 (except 10-drums)

  • Page 35: Pm_Tab02 (Tests Pianomation Engine)

    For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 ...Ancho Front Panel Navigation - Advanced... PM_TAB 02 This function is not available at this time. The Test and Alignment Box 02 function tests for shorts in the Pianomation system. If errors are found an error code is displayed. Fix error and run again until no errors are reported. Usually done after installation.

  • Page 36: Pm_Tab11 (Sets Key Velocities)

    Wait for Ancho to download the current velocity settings from the Pianomation processor. P M _ T A B 1 1 Ancho is now in the calibration mode indicating the velocity percentage for the key number displayed. P M _ T A B 1 1 K E Y 0 1 / 2 6 .
  • Page 37 For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 ...Ancho Front Panel Navigation - Advanced..PM_TAB 11 Continued from the previous page. 1] Press the PREVIOUS button to point the arrow toward the key number. P M _ T A B 1 1 K E Y 2 5 .

  • Page 38: Audio Configuration

    A n c h o Owners Manual ...Ancho Front Panel Navigation - Advanced... Audio Configuration The Audio Configuration setting changes the functionality of the front panel’s Headphone jack and the rear panel’s Mic/Line Out 2 jack. See the Front and Rear Panel Features sections of the manual for the locations of these jacks.

  • Page 39: Audio Configuration

    For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 ...Ancho Front Panel Navigation - Advanced... Audio Configuration Rear Panel Configuration Front Panel Rear Panel Line Out Option Headphones Mic Input / Line Out 2 Usually connected to the speaker under the piano. Standard Unmixed...

  • Page 40: Compactflash Utilities

    ...Ancho Front Panel Navigation - Advanced... CompactFlash Demo Update Updates the Internal Source music and the Sync Along series index. Utilities System Update Restores Ancho’s Application Image. Application Update Updates or Ancho’s Application Image. Key List Update Unavailable Format Formats a CompactFlash card.

  • Page 41: Cdrom Drive Utilities

    ...Ancho Front Panel Navigation - Advanced... CD ROM Drive Demo Update Updates the Internal Source and the Sync Along series index. Utilities System Update Restores Ancho’s Application Image. Application Update Updates Ancho’s Application Image. Key List Update Unavailable Copy Sync-Along Copies updated compressed Sync-Along MIDI files from a CDROM to a CompactFlash.

  • Page 42: F-Curves [Off / Automatic / Manual]

    A n c h o Owners Manual ...Ancho Front Panel Navigation - Advanced... F-Curves The F-Curve settings determine how the Audio and Piano volume levels change as the Master volume level changes. The default option is “Disabled” and the F-Curve settings cannot be accessed during playback.
  • Page 43 Audio UP Midi Expression Curves: When this function is selected, you can define the Audio UP midi expression curves... Ancho has 1000000 different expression curves. This defines how midi velocities from the source file are mapped into other velocities Audio UP towards the Pianomation.

  • Page 44: Midi Input Select [Record Strip / F-Player]

    Use this function to change the time signature of the “click-track” when recording using the optional record system. See the “Ancho Front Panel Navigation - Basics” section of this manual for available options. Mixed Output Level - Piano This setting adjusts the volume level of the synthesized piano voice that is sent to a powered speakers along with the audio background when the Audio Configuration setting is set to Mixed Output.

  • Page 45: Copy Recorded Songs To A Compactflash Card

    Copy Recorded Songs to a CompactFlash Card Ancho’s internal Record Source holds nine single track recordings. The Optional Record Strip is required. When you are satisfied with all nine recordings, use this function to copy them to a CompactFlash card.

  • Page 46: Copy Sync Along Files - Cdrom To Cflash

    Copy Sync Along MIDI Files - CDROM to CompactFlash Download the compressed Sync Along MIDI files from the QRS Music website and copy to a CDROM. [www.qrsmusic.com/Pianomation/downloads] Press the STOP button to halt play. Insert the Sync Along CompactFlash card into the reader. Insert the CDROM containing the updated compressed Sync Along MIDI files into the CD drive.

  • Page 47: Updating Ancho's Demo Image [Internal Source]

    Updating Ancho’s Demo Image - Internal Source & Sync Along Index The demo image file contains the pre-programmed music located in the Internal Source of Ancho. It also contains a hidden index file used to synchronize the Sync-Along series music.

  • Page 48: Updating Ancho's Application [Operating System]

    Updating Ancho’s Application Image - Operating System The current Application Image, or operating system, version displays each time Ancho is turned on. See “Ancho’s Power ON Sequence” at the beginning of this manual. Download the new image file from the QRS Music website and copy to a CompactFlash card or CDROM disk.

  • Page 49: Easy Update Utility: Application Version 0.38 Or Later

    Updating Ancho’s Demo Image and Updating Ancho’s Application Image.. To see what version is currently installed, go to the “Ancho’s Power ON Sequence” page at the beginning of this manual. Download the current Application and/or Demo images from the QRS website.

  • Page 50: General Midi Sounds List

    A n c h o Owners Manual General MIDI Sound List This is the list of voices available from the internal 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. General MIDI Sounds Patch Nam e...

  • Page 51: Pianomation Accessories

    2 Females: USE: For splitting 70213 hammers from striking the strings. the outputs of CD, Video & 56022 Use: In conjunction with the Ancho’s DVD players. $6.00 sound module and headphones so $240.00 that you can practice without Mini Stereo cable to Left &...
  • Page 52 QRS Music Technologies, Inc. For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557...

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