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O w n e r 's M a n u a l
M a n u a l # 9 9 0 0 2 1
Application Version 69
• Internal Source - Preloaded Music
• CD Drive
• CompactFlash Card Reader
• MP3 Music File Playback - Auto Detects Audio or Pianomation
• Complete Control From the Front Panel's Rotary Dial
• Recording Capabilities - Optional Record System Required
• NetPiano Playback Capability - Subscription Service Required
• Internal Soundcard - Optional
Petine will still recognize MP3 files and now automatically detect any left
channel QRS AMI signal and direct it to Pianomation to trigger the keys.
QRS Music Technologies, Inc.
P e t i n e
MPE files are no longer supported.

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  • Page 1 • Internal Soundcard - Optional MPE files are no longer supported. Petine will still recognize MP3 files and now automatically detect any left channel QRS AMI signal and direct it to Pianomation to trigger the keys. QRS Music Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 2: Fcc Information

    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

    Update SyncAlong CompactFlash Music From CDROM Record Using The Petine Controller. Requires Optional PNOscan Restoring Factory Default Settings Set Up Petine To Play from a MIDI File Player Or Computer Restoring Petine’s Application Image Play Petine from a MIDI File Player Or Computer...

  • Page 4: Petine's Front Panel Buttons

    V69_1 P e t i n e Petine’s Front Panel Buttons Power CompactFlash Card Eject ADJ/SEL Dial Rotate to Adjust Press to Select, PLAY, PAUSE or STOP CD Eject See page 16 Push Here to Close Door! “Front Panel Features” for the complete list.

  • Page 5: Powering On Petine For The First Time

    Point the remote control at Petine’s IR sensor and press the POWER button. Please wait for about 20 seconds for Petine and Pianomation to power on. See page 39, “Power On Sequence” for the Petine serial number and other system information. Petine may power on to any one the following sources: If you’re not certain which source is currently selected, tap the SOURCE button to display the Source #.

  • Page 6: Play The Internal Source's Pre-Installed Music

    If your Petine doesn’t seem to be playing the way you think it should check below to verify the mode. For example, if the “Random” button on the remote is press by mistake, the Petine will play one song and then stop.

  • Page 7: Play From The Compactflash Source - Qrs Music Sampler

    For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V69_1 Play From the CompactFlash Source - QRS Music Sampler CompactFlash Source “cF” Program (P) List Children's Music Country & Western Classical Christmas & Holiday Dinner Music International See pages 49-54, “CompactFlash Card Music Jazz Sampler - Song List”...

  • Page 8: Play A Qrs Cd Using The Remote Control

    Select the CD Source Stop tapping when “1cd” displays. Wait for Petine to scan the CD. A “C” and the total number of songs will display. Press the PLAY and the first song begins to play. Play Song Use these six buttons to adjust the volume levels.

  • Page 9: Play A Qrs Syncalong Series Cd

    Petine V69_1 Play a QRS SyncAlong Series CD CD Source “cd” With Petine turned OFF, Insert the SyncAlong CompactFlash card into the CompactFlash card reader. Power ON Petine. Press STOP to halt play. Press the CD Eject button to open the door and snap the QRS SyncAlong series CD onto the spindle.

  • Page 10: Power

    Press the MUTE button to toggle the piano and audio ON & OFF. The headphone volume is displayed and can be adjusted using the Data Dial on Petine or the Master Volume buttons on the remote. The optional Soundcard is required to hear the piano melody.

  • Page 11: Treble Volume

    For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V69_1 ...Remote Control Features... Refer to page 4 for button locations. TREBLE VOLUME Press the TREBLE button to display the current Treble audio volume setting. Within two seconds after pressing the TREBLE button, press the MASTER VOLUME buttons to adjust the Treble volume setting.

  • Page 12: Tempo

    V69_1 P e t i n e ...Remote Control Features Refer to page 4 for button locations. TEMPO Press the TEMPO button to display the current tempo. K 0 5 The tempo of the music on a CD or music from an MP3 file cannot be changed! Only Standard MIDI files. Within two seconds after pressing the TEMPO button, press the MASTER VOLUME buttons to adjust the speed of the playback.

  • Page 13: Play Midi/Mp3 Files From Cdrom Or Compactflash [Root Vs. Program]

    Programs are subdirectories on a CDROM disc or CompactFlash card where song files can be categorized and saved for playback. Petine will recognize and playback the file types, listed above, on either the Root or within a Program on a CDROM or CompactFlash, but not from both areas on the same media.

  • Page 14: Play A Recorded Song Using The Remote Control

    “RECSN002...RECSN###” up to RECSN999. Note: If there are ANY music files on the “root” of the CFLASH card Petine will not recognize the files in the “RECSES99” folder. The nine record locations can also be saved, as a group, using the “Copy Record Memory” option of the “CompactFlash Utility”.
  • Page 15 Rotate the ADJ Dial to adjust the volume. 0 2 0 Press STOP on the remote control. Rotate the ADJ Dial on the Petine controller or push the <<TRACK>> buttons on the remote control to select another instrument from the General MIDI Sound List.

  • Page 16: Front Panel Features

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

  • Page 17: Back Panel Features

    For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V69_1 Back Panel Features Power Input Input from the AC to 5 Volt DC Power Adapter. Inputs for: Microphone or Barcus Berry Pickup or Piano Microphone. Microphone Input / Output for: Mixed Output. Line Out 2 3.5mm (1/8”) Stereo Jack...

  • Page 18: Setup Menu Functions - Navigation Basics

    Setup Menu Functions - Navigation Basics All of Petine’s functions can be controlled from the Setup Menu which is accessed using the front panel’s ADJ Dial. Some functions that can also be changed using the Remote Control - shown in bold type in the Function table below.

  • Page 19: Setup Menu Functions - Table

    Setup Menu Functions - Table Function Options & Ranges Pages Default Remote Display Compact Disc Drive 5,9,10,13,26 Internal 5,6,10,26 CompactFlash 5,7,10,13,26 Settings below are not seen when in the Setup Menu. Analog MIDI (Default) Auxiliary 5,10,23,26 Source Stereo General MIDI Sound number when MIDI Input Select is set to Record Strip “rc”.

  • Page 20: Play A Qrs Cd Using The Petine Controller

    V69_1 P e t i n e Play a QRS CD Using the Petine Controller CD Source “cd” Infrared Eye (IR) Remote Control ADJ Dial Rotate to Adjust Press to Select Power Three Segment Push Here to CD Eject Display...

  • Page 21: Record Using The Petine Controller. Requires Optional Pnoscan

    Re-record by rotating the ADJ Dial to “rEC” and pressing the ADJ Dial to repeat the process. r E C 0 6 0 Erase an existing recording by going through the record procedure but, do not send MIDI data to Petine. Then “save” this empty song to the desired record location.

  • Page 22: Play Petine From A Midi File Player Or Computer

    “Connecting for Standard Playback or Optional Record” When an external device’s MIDI Out is connected to the MIDI IN cable of Petine, the MIDI Source can be set to either play the piano or to trigger Petine’s internal soundcard instruments. An optional soundcard is required to hear the instruments but is not required to hear the piano play.

  • Page 23: Play (Non-Syncalong) Qrs Cds From Your Own Cd Player Connect Petine To Your Own Cd Player-Direct Or Wireless Connect

    After a few seconds the display changes to the default “AMI” setting. Petine will now respond to the external source. A M I Start playback on the external source connected to the “Line In” jack on the back panel of the Petine controller and the piano will play. Use Petine’s remote to control piano and audio volume levels.

  • Page 24: Using A Microphone - Karaoke (Sing Along)

    PNOscan Record System - Detects piano key movement. 79017 MIDI Adapter Cable - Provides MIDI IN/OUT Connection. 99140 Jumper - Activates Petine’s MIDI IN/OUT. 990044 Soundcard - Provides Grand Piano sound. 981007 Stop Rail - Grand - Blocks hammers from striking strings.

  • Page 25: Send Acoustic Piano To Home Stereo - Optional Barcus Berry

    Your piano with Pianomation is connected to your home stereo system. You can hear the audio “accompaniment” music through your home speaker system but, not the acoustic piano. This feature is only active when playing from the Petine’s CD (QRS CDs) and Internal Sources. Requires the Optional soundcard.

  • Page 26: Selecting A Source

    P e t i n e Setup Menu Functions - Advanced... Selecting a Source Selects the source that Petine will use to play the piano. The desired Source is easily selected using the remote control Display 1] Press STOP to halt play.

  • Page 27: Audio Volume Level

    For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V69_1 ...Setup Menu Functions - Advanced... Piano Volume Level Audio Volume Level Increases and decreases the piano volume without affecting the Increases and decreases the audio volume without affecting the master volume or the audio volume levels.

  • Page 28: Microphone Volume Level

    P e t i n e V69_1 ...Setup Menu Functions - Advanced... Microphone Volume Level Bass Volume Increases the audio output for a microphone connected to the This function is easily adjusted using the remote control Mic Input/Line Out 2 socket on the back panel. Increases or decreases the low frequency audio coming out of Display the speaker system.

  • Page 29: Metronome Volume - Record "Click-Track

    Warning: If the piano is connected to Petine’s DB15 Pianomation cable the keys will play at full volume. The “Sy” setting should only be used when Petine is used as a stand-along MIDI controller. How to Use Petine as a Stand-Alone MIDI Controller Connect a MIDI adapter cable and jumper as instructed in the 5] Stop at the “...

  • Page 30: Pianomation Configuration

    The Pianomation Configuration settings determine how The Test Alignment 11 function allows you to set the minimum Petine and the piano will respond to MIDI data. force for each of the keys and the pedal solenoid. The standard Pianomation system will play keys 5 through 84, the first and last See the “General MIDI Sounds List”...

  • Page 31: Audio Configuration

    Double-Click to Select and Exit. Mixed Output When changes are made to this configuration Petine will automatically shut down. Power Petine ON and the new settings will be active. Q R S M U S I C T E C H N O L O G I E S ,...

  • Page 32: Compactflash Utilities

    Demo Update Updates the Internal Source and the SyncAlong series index. System Update Restores Petine’s Application Image file. Application Update Updates or restores Petine’s Application Image. Key List Update Unavailable Format Formats a CompactFlash card. Copies all nine recordings as a group to a CompactFlash card.

  • Page 33: Cd Drive Utilities

    Updates the Internal Source and the SyncAlong series index. System Update Restores Petine’s Application Image file. Application Update Updates or restores Petine’s Application Image. Key List Update Unavailable Copies SyncAlong music files from a CDROM to a CompactFlash card. Will NOT overwrite Append SyncAlong files that are already on the CompactFlash card.

  • Page 34: F-Curves - Activate / Change

    High: Corresponds to a global volume of 127. Midi Expression Curves: When this function is selected, you can define the midi expression curves... Petine has 1000000 different expression curves. This defines how midi velocities from the source file are mapped into other velocities towards the Pianomation.
  • Page 35 For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V69_1 ...Setup Menu Functions- Advanced... F-Curves - Change With the F-Curves set to “manual” you may now change the volume curves. Insert a QRS CD, select the CD Source and press PLAY. Use the remote control’s volume buttons to set the following: Adjust the Master Volume level to “001”;...

  • Page 36: Midi Input Select

    PC or other external MIDI device. See these two sections of this manual for more information: Set Up Petine To Play From a MIDI Player Or Computer Set Up Petine To Play Soundcard Instruments 1] Press STOP to halt play.

  • Page 37: Soundcard Output

    For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V69_1 ...Setup Menu Functions- Advanced... Mixed Output Level Soundcard Output These settings only apply when the optional Soundcard is This function setting adjusts the volume level of the synthesized piano instrument that is sent to a powered installed.

  • Page 38: Exit Setup Menu

    Exit Setup Menu Exit the Setup Menu to save settings Mono [n o] or Stereo [s t] and return to Petine’s playback mode. Set to Stereo when playing Sync Along music with two speakers connected to Pianomation. To exit while in the Setup Menu.

  • Page 39: Power On Sequence [Serial And Application Version Numbers]

    “Restoring Petine’s Operating System” section of this manual. The Petine controllers will power on to the last played source. If the last played source was the CD Drive, CompactFlash Reader or the Internal Source the total number of songs currently on that media will be displayed.

  • Page 40: Auto-Update Utility - Application Versions V0.38 Or Later

    Refer to “Navigation Basics” on page 18 and the “Advanced” section of the manual if settings need to be changed. To update the images on Petine units with Application versions before V0.38 use the instructions in the “Update Petine’s Application Image” section of this manual.

  • Page 41: Updating Petine's Application Image

    Update Petine’s Application Image WARNING! This update procedure will reset all of Petine’s “Setup Menu Functions” to their default values. It would be a good idea to note the Setup Menu Function values before performing this update, especially if any of these apply: Petine is connected to you home stereo system.

  • Page 42: Update Syncalong Music Index [Demo Image File]

    P e t i n e Update SyncAlong Music Index [Demo Image File] The demo image file contains the pre-programmed music located in the Internal Source of Petine. It also contains a hidden index file used to synchronize the SyncAlong series music.

  • Page 43: Update Syncalong Compactflash Music From Cdrom

    10] Press the dial, the dot is solid. 11] Rotate the dial clockwise. Move the dot to far right display segment. 12] Press the dial to execute the function. PLEASE WAIT! Petine will READ from the CDROM..WRITE to the CompactFlash Card Then countdown to VERIFY.

  • Page 44: Restoring Factory Default Settings

    Restoring Factory Default Settings WARNING! This update procedure will reset all of Petine’s “Setup Menu Functions” to their default values. It would be a good idea to note the Setup Menu Function values before performing this update, especially if any of these apply: Petine is connected to you home stereo system.

  • Page 45: Restoring Petine's Application Image

    Restoring Petine’s Application Image The Application Image file (appl.ima) holds the program code, or operating system, for the Petine controller’s user function set. It allows the user to operate the Pianomation player piano system using all of Petine’s functions and settings.

  • Page 46: Connecting For Standard Playback Or Optional Record

    #70040 Optional MIDI Adapter Cable Connections - For RECORD or MIDI File Player To avoid damage to the Petine controller a jumper must be installed inside the Petine controller whenever the MIDI Adapter cable is used. If this cable is ever disconnected the jumper must be removed.

  • Page 47: Parts / Mounting Bracket / Options / Updating Pianomation

    Current version Released in the year 2000 Note: After installing Petine on the piano flip switch #3 ON. Dip switches are located on the side of the Year 2000 processor and inside the enclosure on the previous years enclosures. Q R S...

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Not playing the music that I expect. See “Powering ON Petine for the First Time” See “Changing Sources” Press & Hold the ADJ/SEL dial to shut down if Petine stops responding. Petine wont’ power OFF. Q R S M U S I C T E C H N O L O G I E S , I N C .

  • Page 49: Compactflash Card Music Sampler - Song List

    For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V69_1 CompactFlash Card Music Sampler - Song List Program (P) Name Song Title P # Track CD No. QRS CD Title Artist Children's Music The Wizard of Oz P01 001 401004 Children's Music Bill Blodgett...
  • Page 50 V69_1 P e t i n e CompactFlash Card Music Sampler - Song List Program (P) Name Song Title P # Track CD No. QRS CD Title Artist Allegro con brio, from Sonata in C, Op 3 No 3 Classical P03 041 801227 Piano Classics Barnabas Fekete...
  • Page 51 For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V69_1 CompactFlash Card Music Sampler - Song List Program (P) Name Song Title P # Track CD No. QRS CD Title Artist Dinner Music Dancing In The Dark P05 014 801258 Late Night Songs...
  • Page 52 V69_1 P e t i n e CompactFlash Card Music Sampler - Song List Program (P) Name Song Title P # Track CD No. QRS CD Title Artist Jazz The Birth Of The Blues P07 030 801223 Way Blue Joe Augustine Jazz Georgia On My Mind P07 031...
  • Page 53 For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V69_1 CompactFlash Card Music Sampler - Song List Program (P) Name Song Title P # Track CD No. QRS CD Title Artist Nostalgic I Don’t Want To Walk Without You P10 026 400703 Forties II...
  • Page 54 V69_1 P e t i n e CompactFlash Card Music Sampler - Song List Program (P) Name Song Title P # Track CD No. QRS CD Title Artist Sacred Morning Has Broken P13 004 801260 Chapter And Verse Joe Augustine Sacred Battle Hymn/How Great Thou Art P13 005...

  • Page 55: General Midi Sounds List

    For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V69_1 General MIDI Sound List This is the list of instruments available from the optional soundcard. The soundcard is used when playing MIDI files, written with orchestration, from a CompactFlash card or CDROM. These instruments can also be triggered from the optional record system.

  • Page 56: Pianomation Two Year Limited Warranty

    PIANOMATION ELECTRONICS LIMITED WARRANTY QRS Music Technologies, Inc. (“QRS”) warrants to you for the Warranty Period that there are no defects in the materials of this Product (as identified at the end of this warranty certificate). The “Warranty Period” expires (except as explained below) Two (2) years from the date of your purchase of the Product.
  • Page 57 Exclusions There is no express warranty on the Product and this warranty is void if: 1) You did not purchase this Product from an authorized Pianomation reseller 2) This Product has been serviced, modified or tampered with by anyone other than an QRS Authorized Service Representative 3) The name, trademark or serial number has been modified, defaced or removed from the product, 4) This Product has been damaged as a result of abuse, abnormal force or strain, failure to reasonably maintain and...

  • Page 58: Pianomation Accessories

    Audio Cable Splitter 1 Male to hammers from striking the strings. 2 Females: USE: For splitting 56022 70213 Use: In conjunction with the Petine’s the outputs of CD, Video & sound module and headphones so DVD players. $240.00 $6.00 that you can practice without disturbing others.

  • Page 59: Notes

    For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557 Petine V69_1 Notes Note Your Settings Setup Menu Functions Defaults Source ------ Audio Volume Piano Volume Tempo Transpose Microphone Stereo Balance Bass Volume Treble Volume Metronome Volume Delay Pianomation Configuration Test 2 ------ Alignment / Test 11 ------ "...
  • Page 60 QRS Music Technologies, Inc. For Technical Support Call 1-800-247-6557...

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