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  • Page 1 User Guide P180084A4...

  • Page 3: High Quality Sound

    Features of ProRecord XI High quality sound ProRecord XI uses a high performance D/A converter found in high-end audio equipment, and is able to reproduce complex and rich sounds produced by strings, dampers, frames, soundboards, etc. More accurate record and playback ProRecord XI is able to record and play volume from mezzo-forte to fortissimo 25% more detailed than before (compared to ProRecord X).

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Ge t R e a d y Names and functions Turn on the power Adjust the volume Connect with dedicated app L e t ' s P l a y How to mute the piano Playing demo songs Selecting an instrument User preset Recording &...
  • Page 5 Contents A d v a n c e d S et t i n g s Touch Control Black Keys Volume Control Individual Keys Volume Control Adjust Key Sensing Range Note Repeat Limit Pedal Positioning Adjusting the Depth Damper Pedal Function Soft Pedal Effect Intensity Tuning Curve Operation Panel Brightness...

  • Page 6: Names And Functions

    Names and functions Control box (front) METRONOME RECORD TONE/Indicator Power-LED 　POWER Headphone jacks 　VOLUME ( 3.5) PLAY POWER/VOLUME Combined knob for switching ProRecord XI on/off as well as volume control. Power-LED Illuminated when the system is switched on. Blinks when there is an active Bluetooth connection.
  • Page 7 Names and functions Control box (back) LINE OUT LINE IN 3.5) ( 3.5) DC9V MIDI IN / OUT ( 2.5) MAINT For maintenance only. Cannot connect to other devices. DC9V Connector for the power supply LINE OUT ( 3.5 stereo) ( 3.5 stereo) 3.5mm stereo jack for external audio equipment.

  • Page 8: Turn On The Power

    Turn on the power Connect the adapter to an electrical outlet. Press the power knob. Warning Do not press any keys or pedals when turning on the power. Power-LED Power-LED lights up. Other buttons will light up dimly. Note RECORD PLAY When RECORD and PLAY buttons blink alternately.

  • Page 9: Adjust The Volume

    Adjust the volume Connect headphones to the headphone jack. Adjust the volume with the volume knob. Turning clockwise increases the volume, turning counterclockwise decreases the volume. Adjust the volume while playing the keyboard to produce sound. volume high volume low Connect with dedicated app Install the dedicated app "ProRecord XI"...
  • Page 10 Connect with dedicated app Switch on Bluetooth in your device. Android "Connections" on the setting screen Tap "Bluetooth" from the setting screen Turn on "Bluetooth" Turn on "Bluetooth" Turn on "Location"...
  • Page 11 Connect with dedicated app Tap the "ProRecord XI" icon to start the app. Android When you start up for the first time, a screen for permission to access location information will be displayed, please tap "Allow". Tap the Bluetooth Tap the Bluetooth mark in the upper mark in the upper right...

  • Page 12: How To Mute The Piano

    How to mute the piano Activate the mute rail. Playing with the mute lever active No sound will come out of the piano. When you release the mute lever, you will be able to play the piano normally. Please enjoy playing with headphones. When you start playing, piano sound will be outputted to the headphones.

  • Page 13: Playing Demo Songs

    Playing demo songs Start demo song playback Press the PLAY-button for about 2 seconds. Long press (about 2 seconds) The PLAY-LED will blink and playback of the first demo song will begin. You can select songs by pressing the following keys during the demo playing.

  • Page 14: Selecting An Instrument

    Selecting an instrument There are three selection methods. (1) Using the TONE-button Instrument sound when the power is turned on Choose from 8 instrument sounds Piano Press the TONE-button Bright Piano Mellow Piano Electric Piano 1 Pressing the button repeatedly switches between the sounds in the order shown on the right.
  • Page 15 Selecting an instrument (3) Using the TONE-button and the piano keys Choose from 88 tones Press and hold the TONE-button. Press and hold Press the piano key that corresponds to the instrument sound you would like to select. Piano Slow Strings Bright Piano Strings + Horn Mellow Piano...

  • Page 16: User Preset

    User preset You can save your favorite settings (combinations of instrument and effects) in ProRecord XI. Simply select a saved user preset with the TONE-button or the app and you can start playing with your favorite settings. This save function can be used with either a dedicated app or Control box button press.
  • Page 17 User preset (2) Preset settings using button operations Select the instrument you want to replace using the TONE-button. (see page 14) While holding down the TONE-button, select the desired instrument from the corresponding piano key, then press the REC-button without releasing the TONE-button.

  • Page 18: Recording & Playback

    Recording & Playback Up to 20 songs can be recorded and played back on ProRecord XI. This feature is useful for one-person duets and repeated practice. (1) Recording Start recording Press the RECORD-button while holding down the piano key that corresponds to the memory area that you would like to use for recording.

  • Page 19: Stop Playback

    Recording & Playback (2) Playback Start Playback Press the PLAY-button while holding down the piano key that corresponds to the memory area you would like to use for playback. Left Side of the keyboard PLAY-button lights up 10 12 14 17 19 22 24 26 29 31...

  • Page 20: Change The Playback Tempo Of A Recorded Song

    Recording & Playback (3) Change the playback tempo of a recorded song The playback tempo of a recorded song can be changed during playback. The range of adjustment is from 50% to 200% of the normal tempo. Start Playback Press the PLAY-button PLAY-button lights up lighting After about 1 second, the recorded data...

  • Page 21: Erase A Recorded Song

    Recording & Playback (4) Erase a recorded song Press and hold the damper pedal and memory area that you want to erase, then press the RECORD-button. Left Side of the keyboard 10 12 14 17 19 22 24 26 29 31 11 13 15 16 18 20 23 25 27 30 32...
  • Page 22 Recording & Playback Advice Quickly record to memory area 1 Recording is ready when the RECORD-button Simply press the RECORD-button. lights up. lighting Recording will start when you play the first note or press a pedal. Warning Any previous recording in memory area 1 will be overwritten by the new recording. Quickly playback of memory area 1 Just press the PLAY-button.

  • Page 23: Metronome

    Metronome You can set functions such as ON/OFF for the metronome sound, beat, tempo, and volume. (1) Metronome ON/OFF The METRONOME-button will light Press the METRONOME-button up and the metronome sound will start. The indicator will also blink. blink lighting Press the METRONOME-button again The METRONOME-button lights off, and the metronome stops.
  • Page 24 Metronome (2) Metronome setting （continued from previous page） Setting the beat, tempo, and volume Press the corresponding key in the following figure to set. Left Side of the keyboard 10 12 14 17 19 22 24 26 29 31 34 36 38 41 43 11 13 15 16 18 20 23 25 27 28 30 32...
  • Page 25 Metronome Volume Adjust the volume of the metronome in the following figure. Volume level is 10 steps. right side of the keyboard Link Change accent and click volume simultaneously Accent Change accent volume only Click Change click volume only Vol. down Decrease the volume by one step Vol.

  • Page 26: Effects

    Effects You can setup the following effects. Effect type Content of effect setting range Room Reverberation when playing indoors Reverb 1 - 12 Hall Reverberation when playing in a concert hall Chorus Effects that add fluctuation to the sound 1 - 12 Rotary Effects of rotary speaker Delay...

  • Page 27: Transpose

    Transpose You can setup the transpose function per semitone. The range is 2 octaves. Start the "Transpose" setting Press the METORONOME-button while holding down the TONE-button. A chime will sound to indicate that the "Transpose" mode has been entered. hold down both Note Proceed to the next step while holding down both buttons.

  • Page 28: Equalizer

    Equalizer You can change the timbre of the piano. This feature is only available on the dedicated app. < Equalizer setting screen > Android User edit uses the "+" and "-" buttons, as well as the slider to adjust levels. Select User edit or one of 3 presets Set each level flat Note...

  • Page 29: Tuning

    Tuning You can adjust the pitch of the sound. The value can be changed in 0.5 Hz increments between 427.0Hz and 453.0Hz. The factory default is "Key 49 = 440Hz". Start "Tuning" setting Turn on the power while holding down two keys (Key 2 and Key 5). A chime will sound to indicate that the "Tuning"...

  • Page 30: Transfer Recorded Data

    Transfer recorded data You can transfer data recorded on ProRecord XI to your smart device, or transfer data saved on your smart device to ProRecord XI. This feature is only available on the dedicated app. (1) Transfer from ProRecord XI to smart device You can save up to 20 songs on ProRecord XI, however, you can save additional recording data by transferring it to your smart device.

  • Page 31: Transfer From A Smart Device To Prorecord

    Transfer recorded data (2) Transfer from smart device to ProRecord XI Note MIDI data other than recorded data can also be transferred, but only MIDI format 0 files can be transferred. < Screen for recording/playback > Android Tap the mark on the right side of the recorded song area you want to transfer Tap "Upload"...

  • Page 32: Data Sharing

    Transfer the recorded data (3) Data sharing Shows shared apps that the OS can use, such as Mail, iCloud , and Google Drive Note The only data that can be shared is MIDI files stored on the smart device. If you want to share data recorded on the ProRecord XI, first transfer the data to your smart device using the operations on page 34.
  • Page 33 Transfer the recorded data Tap the share mark Choose files to share Tap "OK" Tap the mail Mail app launches...

  • Page 34: Connect With Other Devices

    Connect with other devices (1) Connect to a PC By using a commercially available USB cable (Type C to Type A or Type C to Type C), you can play MIDI data from your computer with the sound module of ProRecord XI. You can also send data played on ProRecord XI as MIDI data to your computer, and edit and save the data there.

  • Page 35: Connect To Other Devices

    Connect to other devices (3) Connect to a MIDI device ProRecord XI can be connected to a MIDI device using a MIDI interface cable. If a MIDI device is connected to your ProRecord XI, the information coming from ProRecord XI is transmitted to the MIDI device as MIDI data. The MIDI data can then be used by the MIDI device.

  • Page 36: Touch Control

    Touch Control The movement of the keys can differ depending on the type and model of piano. If you find it difficult to change the volume from pianissimo to fortissimo, adjust it according to your piano. The factory default for "Touch Control" is 4. If the key's movement is slow (heavy), adjust it to 1-3, and if it is fast (light), adjust it to 5-8.

  • Page 37: Black Keys Volume Control

    Black Keys Volume Control You can adjust the volume balance of white keys and black keys by adjusting the volume of the black keys. Start setting Turn on the power while holding down two keys (Key 2 and Key 10). A chime will sound to indicate that the "Black Keys Volume Control"...

  • Page 38: Individual Keys Volume Control

    Individual Keys Volume Control You can adjust the volume for each key to match the overall volume balance. The adjustment range is from -10 to +10. (1) Adjust left 44 Keys Start setting To increase the volume: Turn on the power while holding down keys 86 and 83 (+ sign key) To decrease the volume : Turn on the power while holding down keys 86 and 81 (- sign key) A chime will sound to indicate that the "Individual Keys Volume Control"...
  • Page 39 Individual Keys Volume Control (2) Adjust right 44 Keys Start setting To increase the volume: Turn on the power while holding down keys 2 and 6 (+ sign key) To decrease the volume: Turn on the power while holding down keys 2 and 4 (- sign key) Left Side of the keyboard Turn on the power while holding down...

  • Page 40: Adjust Key Sensing Range

    Adjust Key Sensing Range You can change the depth at which sound is emitted when you play the keyboard. This will change the sound timing. Start adjusting Turn on the power while holding down two keys (Key 2 and Key 7). A chime will sound to indicate that the "Adjusting Keys Sensing Range"...

  • Page 41: Note Repeat Limit

    Note Repeat Limit ProRecord XI can be set to limit how many times a note can be repeated per second. If you want to match the performance of your piano, or if you want to increase the number of times, you can change it. Start setting Turn on the power while holding down two keys (Key 2 and Key 11).

  • Page 42: Pedal Positioning

    Pedal Positioning (Adjusting the depth) You can adjust the depth at which each pedal function begins. You can also select the function of the damper pedal. Start setting Turn on the power while holding down two keys (Key 2 and Key 3). A chime will sound to indicate that the "Pedal Positioning"...

  • Page 43: Damper Pedal Function

    Pedal Positioning (Damper Pedal Function) When changing the way the damper pedal works Select a function in the following figure. Left Side of the keyboard Hold down keys 2 and 7 In the ON/OFF setting, the damper function works with OFF -> Half -> ON. In the Proportional setting, the damper function works according to the amount of depression.

  • Page 44: Soft Pedal Effect Intensity

    Pedal Positioning (Soft Pedal Effect Intensity) You can change the effect intensity of the soft pedal. This function is only available on the dedicated app. Android < setting screen > + : increase the effect - : decrease the effect Cancel the settings Set to default Save your settings...

  • Page 45: Tuning Curve

    Tuning Curve ProRecord XI can edit the tuning curve. However, this feature is only available on the dedicated app. < setting screen > Android Select the piano Cancel settings sound you want to tune Tap to change to custom File load Load settings from file File save Save settings to file...

  • Page 46: Operation Panel Brightness

    Operation Panel brightness You can change the brightness of operation panel. This feature is only available on the dedicated app. < setting screen > Android Cancel Cancel settings settings Change settings + : Brighter - : Darker Set to default Set to default Save your...

  • Page 47: Initialization (Reset To Factory Defaults)

    Initialization (Reset to Factory Defaults) You can reset all settings of ProRecord XI to their factory defaults. Caution This process will erase all of your recorded songs. In addition, all settings made after installation will be erased, and the factory defaults will be restored. After carrying out this process ("Reset to Factory Defaults"), you will need to carry out the initial settings on the following page.

  • Page 48: Initialization (Sensor Calibration)

    Initialization (Sensor Calibration) Be sure to perform this setting when the "Reset to factory defaults" function has been used. RECORD-button Turn on the power PLAY-button blink alternately Don't touch the keys or pedals RECORD and PLAY buttons blink alternately Press the Pedal Slowly press the soft pedal A note sounds when the Press the damper and...
  • Page 49 Initialization (with dedicated app) RECORD-button Turn on the power PLAY-button blink alternately Don't touch the keys or pedals RECORD and PLAY buttons blink alternately Connect to the dedicated app When the connection is completed, the initial setting screen is displayed. (Red : Not completed keys &...
  • Page 50 Initialization (with dedicated app) Completed successfully when "Complete" is displayed on the screen Tap "OK" Note When "Complete" is not displayed. If there is pedal or key that has not been pressed, the corresponding mark remains red. Press the red pedal or key.

  • Page 52: Maintenance

    Maintenance (Re-Calibration) In order to continue to use ProRecord XI without loss of performance, we recommend that you to perform the following maintenance regularly, just as you would when tuning a piano. Clean the sensor on the key and pedal sensors Adjust the height of keyboard unit, as well as the position of the pedal unit Recalibrate the key and pedal sensors (refer to the following) <How to Recalibrate>...

  • Page 53: Q&A

    Q&A Question Answer The condition of the piano and sensors will change due to Why should I recalibrate temperature and time. Please calibrate regularly to ensure the regularly? best touch and feel. When is the best time to After tuning or moving the piano, or, if you feel that something is recalibrate? wrong with the dynamics.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting RECORD-button and PLAY-button are blinking alternately and sound is not played correctly. ProRecord XI remains in the factory default state. Press the PLAY-button after pressing all keys in forte and pressing all pedals (page 48). Power does not turn on even if the power button is pressed. The power light does not light up. Is the power cord connected correctly? Insert the AC adaptor firmly into the DC 9V socket and AC outlet.
  • Page 55 Troubleshooting The acoustic piano sounds even if I am using ProRecord XI’s silent function to play. Is the mute lever pulled towards you? If you attempt to play music very loudly, the sound of the piano may leak. The pedal function does not work when the pedal is pressed. It may be necessary to reposition or recalibrate the pedal sensor.

  • Page 56: Demo Song List / Instrument List

    Demo Song List / Instrument List Demo Song List order song title composer Prelude No.1 (Das Wohltemperierte Klavier ) Johann Sebastian Bach Für Elise Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata op. 27-2 "Mondschein" 1st mov. Ludwig van Beethoven Shenandoah American folk song Danny boy Ireland folk song George Gershwin...

  • Page 57: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks : Default 1-16 Basic Channel : Changed 1-16 : Default Mode : Messages : Altered ******** 21-108 0-127 Note Number : Range ******** 0-127 : Note ON Velocity : Note OFF : Keys After Touch : Channels Pitch Bend...

  • Page 58: Specifications

    Specifications Polyphony 247 notes Instrument List 128 instruments (Piano, Electric Piano, Church Organ etc.) Sound source memory 4GByte Demo Song 10 Songs Metronome Beat, Tempo, Volume Record : 20 songs capacity : about 15,000 notes/song Record, Playback Playback : variable speed (0.5x - 2x) Damper Proportional, ON/OFF (Half support) Pedal...

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