QuietTime® Magic Star©V4.0

User Guide

Version 1.0

A product from

PianoDisc

4111-A North Freeway Boulevard

Sacramento, CA 95834, USA

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 73/23/EU with Standard EN 60065:1993 and 89/336/EU with Standards EN50082-1 and EN55022.

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 regulations.

Safety and warning instructions

IMPORTANT! Please read these instructions first!

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.

Read these instructions before operating the system!

Interference from other devices on the same circuit may cause an unpleasant pop when the devices are switched on or off. Whenever possible, connect the QuietTime system to a dedicated outlet. The PianoDisc warranty does not cover interference caused by other devices, which typically have inadequate filtering circuits. To avoid unwanted popping noises, avoid switching other devices on or off while the QuietTime system is powered.

Other safety and installation instructions

You will find information in this list that covers possible personal injuries, electrical shock and causes of fire. WARNING! You must always abide by the basic precautions, including the following instructions, when using electrical equipment:

1. Read all of the instructions before using the product for the first time.

2. The product must be connected to the type of power supply stipulated in this user guide or on the product itself.

3. Never open the QuietTime System case under any circumstances.

4. Power is supplied through the plug. The system should only be connected to an electrical socket that is suitable for use with the attached plug.

5. You should always try to keep the power cable a safe distance away from other objects. Make sure the cable is not:

Tangled
Placed in a frequently used area
Trapped beneath the piano

6. Do not position your piano and the QuietTime System in a location that is in direct sunlight or where they are subjected to water, humidity or hot and cold airflows.

7. Your QuietTime System should be disconnected from the electrical outlet if it is not used for a long period of time.

8. Only an authorized service agent should be contacted if your system needs repairing. 9. This product can generate volume levels that cause permanent loss of hearing when used alone or in conjunction with an amplifier, headphones or loudspeakers. Consequently, never run the QuietTime System for too long at a loud volume or even at a volume that is painful on the ears. Please visit an ear specialist before using your QuietTime System again if you experience a loss of hearing or if you experience ringing in your ears.

10. The product must be installed so that there is adequate ventilation.

11. Make sure no objects or liquids are able to leak into the system through the openings in the top of the equipment.

12. The product must always be serviced by a qualified service technician, if:

a) The electrical cable or plug is damaged; or

b) Foreign objects or liquids spill into the system through the openings in the top; or c) The system was left out in the rain; or

d) The system does not appear to work normally or it shows clear signs of working differently; or e) The system has been dropped or severely jolted, or the top of the equipment has been damaged.

General user information

• Leaving the QuietTime System’s plug perpetually plugged into an electrical outlet causes it to continually draw power (approx. 0.1 Watt) and generate a small amount of heat. Disconnecting the piano’s plug from the electrical supply will completely isolate the unit unless the tone generator also has its own power supply.

• Ensure the tone generator is always adequately ventilated from above, below and the rear. The QuietTime System’s tone generator must never be placed on a soft surface, such as a cushion or a towel. Never put any objects or containers on top of the tone generator.

• 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. FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when used in a private residence. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and might cause harmful interference to radio communications if not installed and used in compliance with the instructions given in this user guide. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not be generated from a specific installation in rare cases. If this system does cause harmful interference to radio and TV reception, which can be determined by turning the system on and off, the user is encouraged to try to suppress the interference by using one or more of the following measures:

• Readjust the receiving antenna.

• Increase the distance between the system and the receiver.

• Connect the system's plug to a power outlet that is different from the one the receiver is using. • Contact your dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for further help.

WARNING! Changes or modifications made to the electrical equipment that have not been expressly approved by the manufacturer (PianoDisc) might void the user’s right to operate the equipment.

Contents

Important! You will find the safety and warning instructions on pages 3 and 4 in this user guide. Please read these instructions before you use your QuietTime System.

Chapter 1 About QuietTime 6 Welcome

6 Return your registration information 6 Guarantee

Chapter 2 Controls

7 Magic Star front view

7 Magic Star top view

Chapter 3 Quick Start

8 Before you start

8 Switching On / Off

8 Activating / deactivating the stop rail 8 Plugging your headphones in 8 Controlling the volume

Chapter 4 Operation

9 Start position

9 Pulling Magic Star out

9 The Basics

10 SOUND menu

10 Sound library / selecting a tone 11 Tones available

12 EFFECT menu

12 Reverberating effect (Reverb) 12 Chorus effect

13 Transpose effect (Transpose) 13 Pitch effect

13 Velocity effect (Velocity Curves)

13 METRONOME menu

13 Metronome, settings

14 Metronome, starting / stopping

15 RECORD menu

15 Recording, starting / stopping

15 PLAY menu

15 Playback, starting / stopping

16 USERSET EDIT menu

16 Setting up the tones using your own settings

17 SYSTEM menu

17 Displaying the firmware version

17 Setting the display contrast

18 Start from current pre-set feature (Selecting the start-up sound)

18 Reset memory feature (Reloading the factory default settings.)

19 DEMO menu

19 Selecting a demo song and playing it 19 List of demo songs available

19 Altering the playback tempo

20 Basic keyboard calibration

21 Readjusting the sensitivity (volume) of single keys

Appendix: Technical Information

23 Rear connections

23 Stop rail operating lever

23 Pedals

24 Interlinking to external audio equipment 25 Interlinking to external MIDI equipment 26 Connection summary

27 MIDI implementation chart

28 Specifications

Chapter 1 About QuietTime

Welcome Welcome to QuietTime, the most advanced product in its class. QuietTime combines the original touch of an acoustic piano with current digital piano technology. This gives you the perfect combination from both worlds! With your QuietTime System you can:

Still play your acoustic piano as usual;
Convert your acoustic piano into a digital piano by simply moving a single lever;
Play and practice the piano without disturbing others;
Enjoy a wide selection of excellent instrument tones;
Use your acoustic piano as a MIDI controller*; and
Make use of the many other wonderful options.

* Special MIDI cable is required.

Chapter 2 QuietTime controls

QuietTime Magic Star – Front view

A B C D

QuietTime Magic Star – Top view; drawer pulled out

E F

On / Off

Confirm

Volume + / -

A Volume control and ON/Off switch Press the control to switch the system On or Off. Alternatively, turn the control to adjust the volume.

B Headphone connections. Both connections can be used simultaneously.

C Power/Metronome display. This LED illuminates when the system is switched on or flashes when the metronome is activated.

D Data-wheel. Turn the data-wheel to select a setting or press it to confirm a system menu entry.

E Graphics display. Shows information about the selected feature.

INFO: If the data-wheel or buttons are not used to make a selection within 30 seconds, the display lighting will turn off.

F Menu and mode buttons Press one of the menu buttons (Metr / Effect / Sound / Rec / Play) to select a menu. Then press the mode button to display the menu features.

Chapter 3 QuietTime Quick Start Information

Before you start Is the correct power supply available?

Make sure your power supply complies with the details listed on the accompanying power supply.

Has the power supply been plugged into the QuietTime tone generator correctly?

Make sure the 12V DC plug is connected into the rear of the QuietTime Magic Star tone generator.

Operation

Switching on. Press the volume control gently.

Activating the stop rail. Move the lever (left side, beneath the piano keyboard) into the “Mute” position.

Plugging in and wearing the headphones. Plug your headphones into one of the headphone jacks on the tone generator. Then put the headphones on.

Controlling the volume. Play something on the piano. Adjust the headphone’s volume using the volume control. Establish a pleasant listening volume level.

Playing the piano. Play the piano. Only you can hear the sound of the piano.

Switching off. Press the volume control gently once.

Deactivating the stop rail. Move the lever on the left beneath the piano keyboard into the Normal position.

Chapter 4 QuietTime Magic Star operation

Start Position The QuietTime Magic Star System is on, and the stop rail is activated. Sit down at your piano and put on the headphones.

Removing Magic Star To use the QuietTime Magic Star’s advance options, pull the tone generator out to the stops.

Grab the rear of the case. Then pull the tone generator out to the front. You can now see the system’s display and controls.

Push the tone generator back into place when you have finished using the system.

The Basics How to use the system features:

Selecting a menu. Use one of the Metr / Effect / Sound / Rec / Play menu keys to select a menu.

Menus available: Metr. = Metronome menu

Effect = Sound effects menu

Sound = Instrument tones menu

Rec. = Record feature

Play = Playback feature

Feature search. Keep pressing the mode button until the feature you want appears on the display.

Settings. Turn the data-wheel to the required setting.

You can now play the piano, select another menu or use other features.

Sound menu Selecting another instrument tone

Press the sound key to switch to the Sound menu.

INFO: You are in the Sound menu after you have switched on. Display in Sound menu

Press the mode button to select the active sound library.

- Preset Sounds

- GM Sounds

- Userset Sounds

e.g.: Display in Sound menu / GM sounds

e.g.: Display in Sound menu / Userset sounds

Turn the data-wheel to select the instrument you want to play.

e.g. changing display while turning the data wheel

INFO: Available instrument tones are listed on the following page.

QuietTime Magic Star V4.0 – Tones available Pre-set sound library Popular tones selection

P1: Piano1

P2: Piano2

P3: Piano1 + Fast Strings

P4: Piano1 + Slow Strings

P5: Fast Strings

P6: Slow Strings

P7: Harpsichord

P8: E-Piano

P9: Ch. Organ

P10: Piano2 + Fast Strings

P11: Piano2 + Slow Strings

GM sound library General MIDI tones

000 Piano1

001 Piano2

002 Piano3

003 Honky-Tonk Piano

004 E.Piano1

005 E.Piano 2

006 Harpsichord

007 Clavinet

008 Celesta

009 Glockenspiel

010 Musik Box

011 Vibraphone

012 Marimba

013 Xylophone

014 Tubula Bells

015 Dulcimer

016 Organ 1

017 Organ 2

018 Organ 3

019 Church Org.

020 Reed-Organ

021 Accordion

022 Harmonica

023 Bandneon

024 Nylon.str. Guitar

025 Steel-str. Guitar

026 Jazz Guitar

027 Clean Guitar

028 Muted Guitar

029 Overdrive Guitar

030 Distortion Guitar

031 Guitar Harmonics

032 Acoustic Bass

033 Fingered Bass

034 Picked Bass

035 Fretless Bass

036 Slap Bass 1

037 Slap Bass 2

038 Synth Bass 1

039 Synth Bass 2

040 Violin

041 Viola

042 Cello

043 Contrabass

044 Tremolo Strings

045 Pizzicato Strings

046 Harp

047 Timpani

048 Strings

049 Slow Strings

050 Synth Strings 1

051 Synth Strings 2

052 Choir „ Aahs“

053 Voice „Oohs“

054 Synth Vox

055 Orchestra Hit

056 Trumpet

057 Trombone

058 Tuba

059 Muted Trumpet

060 French Horn

061 Brass 1

062 Synth Brass 1

063 Synth Brass 2

064 Soprano Sax

065 Alto Sax

066 Tenor Sax

067 Baritone Sax

068 Oboe

069 English Horn

070 Bassoon

071 Clarinet

072 Piccolo

073 Flute

074 Recorder

075 Pan Flute

076 Bottle Blow

077 Shakuhachi

078 Whistle

079 Ocarina

080 Square Wave

081 Saw Wave

082 Syn.Calliope

083 Chiffer Lead

084 Charang

085 Solo Vox

086 5th Saw Wave

087 Bass + Lead

088 Fantasia

089 Warm Pad

090 Polysynth

091 Space Voice

092 Blowed Glass

093 Metal Pad

094 Halo Pad

095 Sweep Pad

096 Ice Rain

097 Soundtrack

098 Crystal

099 Atmosphere

100 Brightness

101 Goblin

102 Echo Drops

103 Star Theme

104 Sitar

105 Banjo

106 Shamisen

107 Koto

108 Kalima

109 Bag Pipe

110 Fiddel

111 Shannai

112 Tinkle Bell

113 Agogo

114 Stehl Drums

115 Woodblock

116 Taiko

117 Melo Tom

118 Synth Drum

119 Reverse Cym

120 Guitar Fret Noise

121 Breath Noise

122 Seashore

123 Bird

124 Telephone

125 Helicopter

126 Applause

127 Gun Shot

Userset sound library Using your own tone settings User 1 User 2 User 3

Effect menu Selecting and adjusting the sound effects

Press the effect key to switch to the Effect menu.

Display in Effect menu / Reverb effect Press the mode button to select a sound effect.

- Reverb-Effect Reverb Range: 0 – 127

- Chorus-Effect Chor Range: 0 – 127

- Transpose-Effect Transposition Range: -/+24

- Pitch-Effect Tuning Range: 438 - 445Hz

- Velocity-Effect Dynamic Curves Range: 1 - 5

Turn the data-wheel to set up the effect.

You can now play the piano or select another menu and use the other features.

Effects and their impact

‘Reverb’ effect: The higher the setting the bigger the room will be in which you play your instrument.

Display in Effect menu / Reverb effect

‘Chorus’ effect: This effect gives the impression that you are playing several instruments simultaneously instead of just the one. The tone is more vibrant.

‘Transpose’ effect: This gives you the option of moving the piano’s pitch upwards or downwards by 24 half tones.

Display in Effect menu / Chorus effect

‘Transpose’ effect: This gives you the option to move the piano’s pitch upwards or downwards by 24 halftones.

Display in Effect menu / Transpose effect

‘Pitch’ effect: Use this effect to change the system’s pitch or match the it to an acoustic instrument you want to accompany.

Display in Effect menu / Pitch effect

‘Velocity’ effect: You can set up how lightly/heavily a key must be pressed to attain a specific volume. Example: Velocity 1 = Low volume from a light touch on the key … Velocity 5 = High volume from a light touch on the key.

Display in Effect menu / Velocity effect

Metronome menu Using the metronome, setting up as necessary

Press the Metr-key to switch to the metronome menu.

 Display in Metronome menu / Beat settings

Press the mode button to select a metronome setting.

- Tempo settings Tempo range: 0 - 250

- Beat settings Beat range: 1/2 - 4/2, 1/4 - 8/4, 1/8 – 9/8

- Volume settings Volume range: 0 - 9

Display in Metronome menu / Tempo settings

Display in Metronome menu / Volume settings

Turn the data-wheel to set up the setting.

Press the Metr button to start or stop the metronome.

Power LED is blinking with the beat if metronome is turned on.

INFO: Metronome beat display descriptions

Downbeat Upbeat

Tone Tick Tock

LED display Red Green

INFO: The metronome is switched off automatically when you select another menu.

Record menu Recording when you are playing the piano Press the Rec.-button to switch to the Record menu.

Display in Record menu / Display before start recording

Press the Rec-button to start or stop recording.

Timer

Display in Record menu / Display while recording

INFO: The system automatically returns to the Sound menu after recording. Your recording is still saved even when the system is switched off or is disconnected from the power supply. A recording that uses more than 30,000 MIDI events can be set up. A new recording will always delete the previous one.

Play menu Playing your recording

Press the Play button to switch to the play menu.

Display in Play menu / Display before starting Playback

Press the Play button to start or stop the playback.

Timer

Display in Play menu / Display while Playback

INFO: The system automatically returns to the Sound menu when playback is finished. The last recording made is always the one

played back.

Userset edit menu Setting up the instrument tones using your own settings
Press the sound key to switch to the Sound menu.

Select the Pre-set sound or the GM sound library as the basis for your new Userset sounds.

Press the sound and Rec buttons simultaneously and then release both of them to switch to the Userset edit menu.

Display in Userset Edit menu

Now turn the data-wheel to select the sound that you want to use as the basis for your Userset sounds.

Use the Mode button afterwards to select a sound effect, and then use the data-wheel to select the setting. Repeat this procedure until you set up all of the effects. (See Effect menu for additional information.)

Display in Userset Edit menu, e.g. Transpose settings

Press the Rec-button to start saving your Userset sounds.



Display in Userset Edit menu, while saving settings for User1

Now use the data-wheel to select the memory storage position for your sounds. Available to you are: User1, User2 and User3.

Press the Rec-button again to finish saving your Userset sounds.

INFO: Any existing information stored in the memory storage position that you have selected, e.g. User1, is overwritten by your new settings.

You can exit the procedure without saving the data by switching the system off or pressing one of the following buttons: Metr. Effect or Sound.

System menu Displaying or modifying the system information.
Press the sound key to switch to the sound menu.

Display in Sound menu

Displaying the firmware version & accessing the system menu:

Press the Metr and Rec buttons simultaneously and then release both of them to switch to the System menu.

Startup display in System menu, Firmware Version

Press the data-wheel to exit the System menu or proceed as follows:

Press the Mode button to switch to other system features. The following features are available:

- Firmware Version

- Contrast

- Start from Current Preset

- Reset Memory

Setting the display contrast:

Display in System menu: Contrast

Now use the data-wheel to set up the display contrast. Press the data wheel to save your settings and exit the system menu. The system automatically returns to the Sound menu.

Start from current Pre-set feature: Selecting the current sound as the general start-up sound.

Display in System menu: Start from Current Preset?

Press the data-wheel to select the last sound you selected as the start-up sound. The system automatically returns to the Sound menu afterwards. Now, the system will start with the new start-up sound after it has been switched on.

INFO: If you have already set up a user sound using the Userset edit menu you can also select this sound as the start-up sound.

Reset memory feature: Reloading the factory default settings.

Display in System menu: Reset Memory?

Press the data-wheel to reload the factory default settings. The system automatically returns to the sound menu afterwards.

INFO: Just switch the system off and back on again to exit the System

menu without saving the new settings.

Demo menu Playing the demo music

Press the Play and Rec buttons simultaneously and then release both of them to switch to the demo menu.

Display in Demo menu:Choosing the demo song

Now use the data-wheel to select a demo song

Demo songs available:

01 Kuflau, Friedrich Op.88, No.1, 1st movement

02 Kuflau, Friedrich Op.88, No.1, 2nd movement

03 Kuflau, Friedrich Op.88, No.1, 3rd movement

04 Keller, Oswin

05 Clementi, Muzia, Op.36, No.4, 1st movement

06 Clementi, Muzia, Op.36, No.4, 2nd movement

07 Clementi, Muzia, Op.36, No.4, 3rd movement

08 Clementi, Muzia, Op.36, No.6, 1st movement

09 Clementi, Muzia, Op.36, No.6, 2nd movement

10 Kuflau, Friedrich Op.88, No.3, 3rd movement

11 Gurlitt, Cornelius Op.36, No.6, 1st movement

12 Gurlitt, Cornelius Op.36, No.6, 2nd movement

13 Gurlitt, Cornelius Op.36, No.6, 3rd movement

14 Haydn, Franz Joseph Hob.XVI/13, 3rd movement

15 Beethoven, Ludwig Van, Op.49, No.2, 1st movement 16 Beethoven, Ludwig Van, Op.49, No.2, 2nd movement 17 Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, K.545, 1st movement

18 Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, K.545, 2nd movement

19 Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, K.545, 3rd movement

20 Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, K.331, 3rd movement

Press the Play button to start or stop the playback.

INFO: Use the data-wheel to change the tempo during playback. You can exit the demo menu by switching the system off or pressing one of the following buttons: Metr. Effect or Sound.

Calibrating Basic keyboard calibration

INFO: The piano has to be calibrated after the QuietTime Magic

Star System has been installed in your piano. The reason for

this is that the Magic Star tone generator requires

information about each key’s movement path.

ATTENTION! Only a few or even none of the keys will function correctly if

you do not run a calibration. It might also be necessary to

run a new calibration if the location or the form of keys has

changed over time, e.g. after the piano has been delivered

to your house.

How to perform a calibration:

Conditions:

a. Connect the keyboard sensors cable and the power supply to the

QuietTime tone generator. Turn off the tone generator.

b. Move the stop rail lever to the “Mute” position (piano switched to

mute).

c. Make sure there is nothing on the piano that can press down a key.

Press and hold the Metr-button and then switch on the Magic Star System.

Release the Metr-button after 3 seconds.

The following is displayed after another five seconds:

KEY SETUP

Press every key and press [Metr.] when done.

Press each of the 88 keys fully down, one after the other, using your normal force and speed. After you have pressed all the keys, terminate the calibration process by pressing the Metr-button once.

INFO: It will take a few seconds to save the data. After the data is saved,

the system automatically returns to the Sound menu. Your

QuietTime System is now ready.

Readjusting How to readjust single keys

single keys

INFO: Follow the calibration steps listed on the previous page to ensure all

of the keys are set to the same sensitivity. However, if you believe

some keys play too loudly or softly, use the following procedure to

readjust the sensitivity of each of those keys.

Make sure you switch-off QuietTime System.

Press and hold down the Rec-button and then switch-on the QuietTime

System.



Release the Rec-button after 3 seconds.

The following is displayed after another five seconds:

SINGL KEY ADJ.

Ke y N o. : 8 8

S e ns . : 1 0 0

P us h [R e c .] t o Finish

Put your headphones on and then press each key to check its tone. Note the volume of each key.

If a key’s sensitivity has to be readjusted, use the data-wheel to increase or decrease the volume of the last key that you pressed. This helps you to match the key’s sensitivity to that of adjacent keys.

SINGL KEY ADJ.

Key N o. : 4 9

S e ns . : 1 2 7

Pus h [R e c .] to Finish

The sensitivity for the current key is shown on the display as a value ranging between 000 - 255.

INFO: The last value that was displayed for the previous key is

automatically saved when you switch to another key.

To end the readjustment process, press the Rec-button.



INFO: In a few seconds, the data is saved to the system’s memory. The

system automatically returns to the Sound menu and is ready to

play.

Appendix Technical Information

Rear connections A B C D E F

A. MIDI Input / Thru / Output

External MIDI equipment connections.

B. Level

Input volume control

C. Line IN

Stereo audio connection for the incoming audio signal.

D. Line OUT

Stereo audio connection for connecting to an amplifier or a stereo

system.

E. Keyboard

Keyboard sensors cable connection.

F. DC connection

Power supply connection.

Stop rail operating lever

Legend:

Mute = Stop rail is active.

Mute lever = Stop rail operating lever

Normal = Stop rail deactivated, acoustic piano can be played.

Pedal information

The QuietTime System supports two pedals: the left pedal (soft) and the right pedal (sustain).

The left pedal (soft) attenuates the tone slightly.

The right pedal (sustain) lets all of the keys that were played continue to sound until the pedal is released.

Connecting the Magic Star up to external audio equipment.

Use an audio cable to connect the QuietTime audio LINE OUT to your stereo system’s input connections. The output signal is an unbalanced, line level signal.

The following illustration shows you how to connect QuietTime and a professional audio system together:

LINE OUT

You can also connect an external audio source, such as a CD player, to the QuietTime audio LINE IN port. Connect one end of an audio cable to your audio source’s AUX or Line OUT port, and the other end to QuietTime’s audio line IN port.

The tone you hear in the headphones is a mixture of the system’s piano tones and the external audio source.

Use the system’s level control or the external audio source’s volume control to adjust the tone volume.

LINE IN

Level control

Connecting the Magic Star to external MIDI equipment.

IMPORTANT! Please select Tone 001 Piano2 from the GM sound library to use MIDI. All of the notes played on the piano are then transferred to

MIDI channel 1, as MIDI data.

To send MIDI data to a MIDI synthesizer or computer

Connect QuietTime’s MIDI OUT port to your computer or synthesizer’s MIDI IN port. See the following illustration:

Note: Many computers do not have an integrated MIDI interface. If you do not have a MIDI interface, you will need to purchase one before you can connect your

computer to the QuietTime system.

To receive MIDI data from the MIDI keyboard/synthesizer or computer

Connect a MIDI cable to the MIDI interface’s MIDI OUT port, then connect the other end to QuietTime’s MIDI IN port.

INFO: You can have MIDI IN and OUT cables connected at the same time. If you are using a computer, make sure the “Pass Through” is switched off in your software.

This prevents double notes from being played or recorded.

QuietTime Magic Star System connection summary

Legend:

Keyboard Sensor = Key sensors

Piano Keyboard Cable = Data cable between the key sensors and the Magic Star tone generator Main Unit = Magic Star tone generator

Headphones

Power Supply

Soft = Left pedal

Center Pedal

Sustain = Right pedal

MIDI implementation chart

Fuction Transmitted Received Remark MIDI Channels 1-16 1-16

Mode X 3

Note Number 21-108 0-127

Velocity

Note On 9n, V=127 9n, V=0-127 Note Off 9n, V=0 8n, V=0-127 Key Aftertouch X X

Channel Aftertouch X O

Pitchbend X O +/-2 Octave PitchBend

Sensitivity

Control Change

recognized

0, 32 X O Blank select 1 X O Modulation 6, 38 X O Data entry 7 X O Main Volume 10 X O Pan 11 X O Expression 64 O O Damper pedal 67 O O Soft pedal 91 X O Reverb Depth 93 X O Chorus Depth 98 X O NRPN LSB 99 X O NRPN MSB 100 X O RPN LSB 101 X O RPN MSB 120 X O All Sound Off 121 X O Reset All Controllers

123 X O All Note Off

Note: 1. Default Pitch Bend = 1 Semitone

2. Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY

3. Mode 2: OMNI OFF, POLY

Specifications

Unit

Specifications

Key sensors

Sensor

Light barrier

Measuring method

Variable position determination system

Sensitivity range

1 - 255

Instrument

Tones

11 Preset + 128 GM + 3 User Sounds

Metronome

Tempo

0 - 250 (1 step)

Beat

Volume

1/2 - 4/2, 1/4 - 8/4, 1/8 – 9/8

0 - 9

Rec., Playback

1 song (flash memory)

30,000+ MIDI events (notes)

Demo melody

20 songs

Various composers

Front view

Headphone connections

2 x 3.5 mm

Display

B/W graphics display

Rear view

Audio

Input / Output (stereo)

MIDI

In / Thru /Out (5-pin connection)

Power supply

AC Adapter

Input: 220V AC, Output: 9 - 12V DC 1,500 mA

Power consumption

Approx. 750 mW (nominal)

Pedal

Light barrier

Left and right pedals (soft, sustain)

Stop rail

CAM Type

Operated using the lever fitted under the piano

The specifications listed above are subject to change without any prior notice.

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Fax: +86 (755) 33301559

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Phone: +49 (0) 911 / 44 30 35

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South Korea

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4111 North Freeway Blvd., Sacramento CA 95834

Phone: +1 (916) 567-9999

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techsupport@pianodisc.com

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