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QuietTime
ProRecord
User Guide
Version 1.04
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4111-A North Freeway Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95834, USA
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- Page 1 © 2014 Burgett Inc. You are not allowed to completely or partially copy this user guide without obtaining explicit, written authorization from PianoDisc, a member of the Burgett Inc. Group of companies. QuietTime, PianoDisc and Burgett Inc., retain the right to modify their product designs and product specifications at any time without giving prior notice.
- Page 2 CE - Certification The QuietTime system easily satisfies the basic requirements stipulated by all the relevant directives* issued by the European Union. The stipulated conformity process has been completed. *) At the present moment these are 2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC Electrical and electronic products must not be disposed of with normal household waste. Dispose of the product, at the end of its service life, in accordance with valid statutory...
- Page 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Complete safety when using the system is only guaranteed by PianoDisc if it has been installed correctly and is used correctly. Do not make any modifications of your own or encourage others to modify any part of the QuietTime systems, if PianoDisc has not specifically approved the modification.
- Page 4 • If the QuietTime System does not respond in any way to your controls, as described in this manual, disconnect the unit from the power supply and contact your piano dealer or PianoDisc. U.S.A. information – FCC NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device in accordance with Part 15 of the U.S.A.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
15 Chorus / Rotary Speaker 42 Technical specifications 16 Delay 43 Troubleshooting 17 Transpose 44 Using QuietTime ProRecord in 18 Reset all effect settings combination with a PianoDisc player 19 Effects and related piano keys piano system 45 PianoDisc Contact Information... -
Page 6: Chapter 1 About Quiettime
(e.g. water damage, fire or opening the case). PianoDisc exchanges defective parts free-of-charge and supplies parts needed to make repairs deemed necessary. An authorized PianoDisc dealer must undertake any repairs made to a QuietTime System. -
Page 7: Chapter 2 Controls
Chapter 2 Controls Control Box – Front Panel (1) VOLUME - Volume Control (6) REC - Record Control Button Controls the volume of Controls start/stop of record headphones and LINE OUT. function. (2) PHONES - Headphones Jacks (7) Record Status Display Lamp Connections for up to two stereo Indicates when system is headphones. -
Page 8: Control Box - Back Panel
Control Box – Back Panel (12) DC9V - DC Power Socket (13) USB - USB mini B Jack For AC power adaptor. Used for connecting to a computer or other USB device. Caution! - To avoid damage to the (14) MIDI IN / MIDI OUT - MIDI Jacks unit, use only AC Used for connecting to an external adaptors of proper... -
Page 9: Chapter 3 Quick Start Information
Chapter 3 Quick Start Information Before you start Is the correct power supply available? Be sure the power is connected, either from an AC adaptor or from a compatible external system. Switching on - Turn the power on by pressing the “POWER” button. -
Page 10: Chapter 4 Operation
Chapter 4 Operation How to play a demo song Start - Push the “PLAY” button for about 2 seconds. The “PLAY” lamp will start flashing. Auto play or Selecting a demo song - When the “PLAY” lamp stops flashing, playback will begin, starting with the first demo song and continue in order through all demo songs. -
Page 11: Selecting Instruments
Selecting Instruments Using the TONE-Botton TONE button - 8 different instruments can be selected by pressing the “TONE” button on the control box. Each push of the “TONE” changes to the next instrument in sequence as follows: - Piano - Bright Piano - Mellow Piano - Electric Piano - FM Electric Piano... -
Page 12: Tones Available
Tones available Bass end of keyboard Treble end of keyboard NOTE: Instruments marked with an asterisk can also be selected with the “TONE” button alone. -
Page 13: Tones And Available Effects
Tones and available effects Key Instrument Chorus Note Instrument Chorus Key Instrument Chorus 31 Steel Guitar Piano 1 Alto Sax 32 Jazz Guitar Bright Piano Tenor Sax Mellow Piano 33 Chorus Guitar Baritone Sax * SlowSTR Piano 1 + Strings 34 Over Drive Guitar English Horn SlowChoir... -
Page 14: Effect Settings
Effect Settings QuietTime has four kinds of built-in sound effects which can be customized. These effects are called Reverb, Chorus/Rotary, Delay and Transpose. On the following pages we will describe how to access and how to adjust these effects. The settings for transpose remain active when the tone is changed. The settings for other sound effects are reset to factory defaults when the tone is changed. -
Page 15: Chorus/Rotary Speaker
Effect Settings Chorus/Rotary Speaker Tone and – Press and hold the “TONE”- and the “METRONOME”-button. Tone and - Continue to hold the “TONE”- and the “METRONOME”-button. Piano key – Play piano key 40 to activate the Chorus effect or – piano key 42 activate the rotary speaker effect. -
Page 16: Delay
Effect Settings Delay Tone and – Press and hold the “TONE”- and the “METRONOME”-button. Tone and - Continue to hold the “TONE”- and the “METRONOME”-button. Piano key – Play piano key 52 to activate the delay effect or – play piano key 54 to deactivate the delay effect. Piano key –... -
Page 17: Transpose
Effect Settings Transpose Tone and – Press and hold the “TONE”- and the “METRONOME”-button. Tone and - Continue to hold the “TONE”- and the “METRONOME”-button. Piano key – Play piano key 64 to transpose the piano’s pitch down, – play piano key 68 to transpose the pianos pitch upwards. –... - Page 18 Effect Settings Reset all Tone and – Press and hold the “TONE”- and the “METRONOME”-button. Tone and - Continue to hold the “TONE”- and the “METRONOME”-button. Piano key – Play piano key 88 to reset all effects and transpose to factory defaults. Tone and –...
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Page 19: Effects And Related Piano Keys
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Page 20: Metronome
METRONOME QuietTime has a built-in metronome function which can be setup with various parameters, such as beat, tempo, and volume. Metronome ON/OFF - Press the metronome button to start the metronome. The metronome lamp will turn on and you will hear the metronome beating. -
Page 21: Piano Keys Needed For Metronome Setup
Piano keys needed for metronome setup Bass End of keyboard Metronome Metronome Beat Tempo Treble End of keyboard Volume Metronome Volume... -
Page 22: Recording And Playback
Recording and Playback QuietTime can record your piano performance and play it back at a later time. There are 10 banks that act as memory storage for the recorded song. The figure on the next page shows which piano keys are used to access the storage banks. -
Page 23: Playback Instructions
Playback Instructions PLAY - Press the “PLAY” button. The “PLAY” lamp turns on to confirm that QuietTime is in play mode. The recorded song in bank 1 will begin to play about 1 second later. Piano key - To select a different bank, press the piano key for the bank desired. -
Page 24: Changing The Playback Tempo Of A Recorded Song
Changing the tempo of the playback of a recorded song The tempo of the playback of a recorded song can be changed during playback. The range of adjustment is from 50% to 200% of the normal tempo. Tempo Instructions Select a bank that has recorded data and play it back as described above. -
Page 25: Chapter 5 Adjustments And Configurations
Chapter 5 Adjustments and Configurations Note Repeat Limit ProRecord can be set up with limits to how many times a note can be repeated per second. Setup Instructions Bass end of keyboard Piano keys 2 and 11 + Power ON - Press and hold Key 2 and 11 while turning the power on (refer to the figure below). -
Page 26: Tuning (Adjusting The Pitch)
Tuning (Adjusting the Pitch) The Pitch of this instrument is set at A4 = 440 Hz. You can fine-tune the pitch up or down in 0.5 Hz steps. The maximum adjustment either direction is 13 Hz. Tuning Instructions Bass end of keyboard Piano keys 2 and 5 + Power ON - Press and hold keys 2 and 5 while turning the power on. -
Page 27: Touch Control (Adjusting The Touch)
Touch Control (Adjusting the touch) ProRecord has the capability of changing the touch of the keyboard (lighter or heavier). While it does not actually change the touch of the piano action, it can give the impression that the action is lighter or heavier. -
Page 28: Pedal On Position
Pedal Settings ProRecord allows you to set the depth at which the pedal function turns on. You can also enable a proportional pedal function for the sustain pedal if desired. Pedal ON Position Piano keys 2 and 3 + Power ON - Press and hold key 2 and 3 while turning the power on. -
Page 29: Pedal Resolution
Pedal Resolution Setting Enable/disable proportional pedal Piano keys 2 and 3 + Power ON - Press and hold key 2 and 3 while turning the power on. A chime will sound to confirm that you are in pedal setup mode. Piano keys 2 and 3 - Continue holding the two piano keys. -
Page 30: Key Depth
Setting Key Depth for Note-on and Enabling / Disabling contiguous Note-on Key depth instructions Bass End of Keyboard Piano keys 2 and 7 + Power ON - Press and hold keys 2 and 7 while turning the power on. A MIDI signal will sound confirming that you are in the setup mode. -
Page 31: Continuous Note-On
Continuous note-on instructions Bass End of Keyboard Piano keys 2 and 7 + Power ON - Press and hold keys 2 and 7 while turning the power on. A MIDI signal will sound confirming that you are in the setup mode. Piano keys 2 and 7 - Continue holding the two keys. -
Page 32: Black Keys Volume Control
Black Keys Volume Control If the volume of the black keys is different than the white keys, they can be adjusted to match. Black Key Volume instructions Piano keys 2 and 10 + Power ON - Press and hold keys 2 and 10 while turning the power on. - Page 33 Volume Control for Individual Keys（ （ （ （ Bass Keys） ） ） ） The volume level for individual keys can be adjusted in order to get even volume from note to note. The lower half of the keyboard must be done separately from the upper half. The range of the adjustment is from -5 to +5.
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Page 34: Volume Control For Individual Keys (Treble Keys)
Volume Control for Individual Keys（ （ （ （ Treble Keys） ） ） ） Volume adjustment for individual keys in the upper half of the keyboard (45 through 88) is done in the same way as the lower half except that the setup keys are different. In addition, there is a reset key which returns all values to the default setting of “0”. -
Page 35: Reset To Factory Defaults
Reset to Factory Defaults Caution! When this process is performed, ProRecord will cease to operate normally. An initial setup is required in order to continue using. The initial setup procedure is outlined on the next page. The following charts show the default settings: Default Configuration Recorded song：All Deleted Number of Re-strikes Per Second：18... -
Page 36: Initial Setup Instructions
Initial Setup Instructions 1. Power On - Turn the power on. 2. A chime will be heard and the “PLAY” and “REC” lamps will flash alternately indicating that the system is in “Initial Setup Mode”. 3. Piano keys 1 to 88 - Play each note of the keyboard with equal force, making sure each key goes to full depth. -
Page 37: Sensor Re-Calibration
Sensor Re-Calibration The sensitivity of the keyboard and pedal sensors can change with time and/or temperature. Periodic adjustments are required to keep your system operating at its optimum performance. Re-Calibration Instructions 1. PLAY and REC + Power ON -Press and hold the “PLAY” and “REC”... -
Page 38: Automatic Sensor Calibration
Automatic Sensor Calibration ProRecord has the capability of calibrating the key and pedal sensors automatically. This function is enabled by default but can be disabled if desired. Disable Automatic Sensor Calibration Piano keys 3 and 7 + Power ON - Press and hold Bass end of keyboard keys 3 and 7 while turning the power on. -
Page 39: Appendix: Technical Information
Appendix: Technical Information About MIDI MIDI is an abbreviated name of Musical Instrument Digital Interface. The performance information on a musical instrument, the change information on a tone, etc. can be transmitted. It is a common protocol in the world. MIDI (Connecting to Other Device) ProRecord can be connected to a personal computer or MIDI device using a dedicated USB cable or MIDI interface cable. - Page 40 Example of connection with a personal computer Connect a personal computer with the USB mini B jack of the control box. Once the connection is established your computer will install MIDI drivers automatically. (Compliant OS: WindowsXP, WindowsVISTA, Windows7) USB Cable Example of connection with a MIDI device Connect a MIDI device with the MIDI jack of the control box.
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Page 41: Midi Implementation Chart
MIDI Implementation Chart Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Channel Default 1-16 Changed × 1-16 Mode Default Messages × × Altered × ******** Note Number 21 – 108 0-127 : Range 0-127 ******** Velocity Note ON ○ ○ Note OFF ○ ○... -
Page 42: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Polyphony 128-notes Main Instruments: Piano, Bright Piano, Mellow Piano, Electric Piano1, Instrument List FM Electric Piano, Church Organ, Warm Organ, Percussive Organ. User can choose 72 additional instruments via piano keyboard Effect Reverb (Room, Hall), Chorus (Rotary), Delay Beat OFF, 2, 3, 4, 5 6, 8 Metronome... -
Page 43: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ● The unit turns on but does not play. And ProRecord is in initial setup mode. the "PLAY" and "REC" lamps are blinking Complete initial setup. alternately. ● Power does not turn on. Check to see that the power cord is connected correctly. -
Page 44: Using Quiettime Prorecord In Combination With A Pianodisc Player Piano System
Using QuietTime ProRecord in combination with a PianoDisc player piano system When QuietTime ProRecord is connected to a player piano system through the EXT port, some features of QuietTime ProRecord will operate in a special way. Please read the following notes... -
Page 45: Pianodisc Contact Information
PianoDisc Contact Information PianoDisc Europe GmbH 16 Schoenweissstr, 90461 Nuremberg / Germany Phone: +49 (0) 911 / 44 30 35 www.pianodisc.de info@pianodisc.de Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (MEZ) PianoDisc – US 4111 North Freeway Blvd., Sacramento CA 95834 Phone: +1 (916) 567-9999 www.pianodisc.com...
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