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Kurzweil PCX-1
Polyphony Expansion Kit Installation Guide
Second Edition, December 1, 2000
©2000 All rights reserved. Kurzweil is a product line of Young Chang Co.; Kurzweil, PC2,
PC2X, PC2R, and PCX-1 are trademarks of Young Chang Co. All other products and brand
names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Product
features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Part Number: 910353 Rev. B
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- Page 1 ©2000 All rights reserved. Kurzweil is a product line of Young Chang Co.; Kurzweil, PC2, PC2X, PC2R, and PCX-1 are trademarks of Young Chang Co. All other products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Product features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Page 2: Young Chang Distributors
Young Chang Distributors Contact the nearest Young Chang office listed below to locate your local Young Chang/ Kurzweil representative. Young Chang America, Inc. P.O. Box 99995 Lakewood, WA 98499-0995 Tel: (253) 589-3200 Fax: (253) 984-0245 Young Chang Co., Ltd. 178-55 Gajwa-Dong... -
Page 3: Contents Of The Kit
Installation ) before proceeding with the installation. Then go to Installing in Keyboard Models on page 6 if you’re installing the PCX-1 in a keyboard, or Installing in Rack-Mount Models on page 13 if you’re installing it in a rack unit. -
Page 4: System Requirements
All PC2 series instruments contain three main software components. Operating system software Defines the performance and editing characteristics of the PC2. Must be Version 2.1 or later to work correctly with the PCX-1. Soundware Defines the characteristics of programs and setups. Must be Version 2.0 or later to work correctly with the PCX-1. -
Page 5: Tools And Materials Required For Installation
The Polyphony Expansion Kit Tools and Materials Required for Installation Checking the Operating System Software Version There are two ways to check the version of the operating system software. The first is to watch the display as the instrument powers up. During powerup, the display shows several messages. One of these messages is ;... -
Page 6: Updating Software
If you haven’t checked the versions of your boot block software, operating system software, and soundware, do so before beginning installation. To function properly, the PCX-1 requires Version 2.0 or later of the soundware and boot block software, and Version 2.1 or later of the operating system software. - Page 7 The Polyphony Expansion Kit Installing in Keyboard Models Launching the PC2’s Boot Block You’ll need to run the boot block for any software updates you make (including updating the boot block itself). 1. If the PC2 is on, turn it off. 2.
- Page 8 The Polyphony Expansion Kit Installing in Keyboard Models Updating Operating System Software The operating system software, together with the soundware data, are part of the PC2 sound engine. You’ll use the Install|engine (sound engine) option to install both the operating system software and the soundware.
- Page 9 2. Press Yes. After a few seconds, you’ll be back in a performance mode. You’re now ready to begin the installation of the PCX-1 board. Turn to page 10. Troubleshooting for Software Updates You’re not likely to have problems updating your software. In fact, there are very few things that can go wrong: Display is Stuck at “Waiting for MIDI”...
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Page 10: Removing The Access Panel
Installing in Keyboard Models Removing the Access Panel The PCX-1 board fits into the access opening at the bottom of the keyboard, so the first step is to remove the panel. 1. Make sure that the PC2 is disconnected from its power supply, and that you’ve discharged any residual static electricity by touching a conductive object (like the metal casing of the PC2 itself). - Page 11 All four standoffs should protrude through the PCX-1 board. 5. Snap the PCX-1 board onto each of the four standoffs, one at a time, by pressing on the board near the location where each standoff protrudes through the board. You should...
- Page 12 (for 88-key models), then should go to a Welcome|to|the|PC2xp performance mode. If you don’t see the in the instrument name, the PCX-1 board is not installed properly, and you should repeat the installation procedure or consult a Kurzweil dealer or service center.
- Page 13 If you haven’t checked the version of your operating system software, do so before beginning installation. To function properly, the PCX-1 requires Version 2.1 or later of the operating system software. (The soundware and boot block software don’t need to be updated, since all PC2Rs have at least Version 2.0 of these software components.)
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Page 14: Updating Operating System Software
1. Press the Left or Right cursor button until you see Run|engine in the bottom line of the display. 2. Press Yes. After a few seconds, you’ll be back in a performance mode. You’re now ready to begin the installation of the PCX-1 board. Turn to page 15. -
Page 15: Removing The Top Panel
If you’re still having problems, consult a Kurzweil dealer or service center. Removing the Top Panel Installing the PCX-1 in the rack-mount PC2R requires removing the instrument’s top panel. 1. Make sure that the PC2R is disconnected from its power supply, and that you’ve discharged any residual static electricity by touching a conductive object (like the metal casing of the PC2R itself). - Page 16 Engine board. 3. Align the holes in the PCX-1 board with the standoffs on the Engine board. This will align the connectors. All four standoffs on the Engine board should protrude through the PCX-1 board.
- Page 17 The Polyphony Expansion Kit Installing in Rack-Mount Models 4. Snap the PCX-1 board onto each of the four standoffs, one at a time, by pressing on the board near the location where each standoff protrudes through the board. You should both feel and hear the board snap into each standoff.
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