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Kenton PRO-DCB Operating Manual

Professional bi-directional midi-dcb converter

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PROFESSIONAL BI-DIRECTIONAL
MIDI-DCB CONVERTER
Operating manual
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Summary of Contents for Kenton PRO-DCB

  • Page 1 PRO- - - - DCB PROFESSIONAL BI-DIRECTIONAL MIDI-DCB CONVERTER Operating manual...
  • Page 2 Do not use any adaptor which has an output voltage of higher than 15v. The PRO-DCB must not share a power adaptor with any other device of any kind as this may damage your unit.
  • Page 3 EDITING THE PRO DCB Switching On W hen the PRO DCB is switched on, the words KENTON PRO DCB scroll across the display. The Display There are 3 digits on the 7-segment display. The 1st digit shows which parameter is ready for editing.
  • Page 4 PARAMETERS Below is a list of parameters available to edit. The letters in square brackets show (where applicable) what will be displayed in the parameter 7-segment LED. Menu number Parameter (default) MIDI receive channel (default: 1) Range 1 to 16 (and off) - Sets the MIDI receive channel.
  • Page 5 AUX reset value (default: 0) Range 0 to 127 - Sets the level the Auxiliary output will reset to when the PRO DCB is powered up or receives a controller reset MIDI command. LFO to AUX controller (default: 1) - Sets which Controller will control the LFO depth applied to the auxiliary. The following can be selected;...
  • Page 6 Note - MIDI sends 24 clocks per quarter note Juno/Jupiter Mode (default: Juno) - Set this to receive optimum performance from your PRO-DCB depending on which synth you use. However if this is set-up incorrectly it will not cause any problems.
  • Page 7: Midi Analyser Mode

    MIDI ANALYSER MODE The PRO DCB also has a MIDI analyser function. This feature allows you to see what types of MIDI messages are being transmitted by your master keyboard/sequencer making the PRO DCB a useful diagnostic tool. To enter analyser mode, you must power on the PRO DCB whilst holding the SELECT button. The display will then show ‘nt’.
  • Page 8 The Roland Juno 6 while operating in a similar way to the 60, is not usually equipped with a DCB port. However here at KENTON we can fit one, or sell a kit for you to do it yourself. It will then...
  • Page 9 Some Jupiter 8’s are fitted with 20 pin sockets rather than the standard 14 pin version included with your PRO-DCB These are available from us here at Kenton, alternatively it is possible to make your own, wiring is as follows. Note that Kenton cannot be held responsible for any problems caused by leads not supplied by us.
  • Page 10: Controller Numbers

    CONTROLLER NUMBERS Controller Number Control Function Decimal Bank switch MSB Modulation wheel/lever Breath controller Undefined Foot controller Portamento time Data entry MSB Main volume Balance Undefined Expression controller 12-15 0C-0FH Undefined 16-19 10-13H General purpose controllers (1-4) 20-31 14-1FH Undefined 32-63 20-3FH LSB for values 0-31...
  • Page 11: Displaying The Software Version

    WARRANTY The PRO DCB comes with a 12 month (from purchase date) back to base warranty, (i.e. customer must arrange and pay for carriage to and from Kenton Electronics). Brookfarm House,Station Road, South Wimbledon, London,SW19 2LP, UK Tel: +44 (0)20 8544 9200 Fax: +44 (0)20 8544 9300 e-mail : sales@kenton.co.uk...