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Vol.1 BASICFUNCTIONS

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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIREOR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

"This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy andif not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance withthe manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radioand television reception. It has been type tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordancewith the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, whichare designed to provide reasonable protection against such inter-ference in a residential installation. However, there is no guaranteethat interference will not occur in a particular installation. If thisequipment does cause interference to radio or television reception,which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, theuser is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one ormore of the following measures:

- reorient the receiving antenna- relocate the electronic musical instrument with respect to

the receiver- move the electronic musical instrument away from the

receiver- plug the electronic musical instrument into a different outlet

so that electronic musical instrument and receiver are ondifferent branch circuits.

A ACAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTREMOVE SCREWS.NO USER-SERVICEABLEPARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIEDSERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,

A within an equilateral triangle, is intended toalert the user to the presence of uninsulated"dangerous voltage" within the product'senclosure that may be of sufficient magnitudeto constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.A

The exclamation point within an equilateral tri-angle is intended to alert the user to thepresence of important operating and main-tenance (servicing) instructions in the literatureaccompanying the appliance.

If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experiencedradio/television technician for additional suggestions. The usermay find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Com-munications Commission helpful: 'How to Identify and ResolveRadio-TV Interference Problems.' This booklet is available fromthe U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.Stock No. 004-000-00345-4."

The model number of this product is found on the rear of theunit.The model number and serial number are found underneaththe keyboard.Please note the model and serial numbers in the space providedbelow and retain this sheet as a permanent record of yourpurchase to aid identification in the event of theft.

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER

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For a long and pleasurable use of this instrument, and to gain a thorough under-standing of your PR Series Digital Ensemble's wonderful capabilities, it is strong-ly recommended that you first read through this Owner's Manual.

The Owner's Manual is comprised of the following parts.

BASIC FUNCTIONSVOL. 1:

Please read all of this part.This volume includes an explanation of basicprocedures and some important points youshould be aware of for proper operation of yourinstrument.

VOL. 2:

Read the parts which are relevant to thefunctions you wish to use.This volume comprises a detailed explanation ofsounds, effects, rhythms, SEQUENCER,COMPOSER, Digital Disk Recorder (SY-FD20),function-setting, and MIDI functions.

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

REFERENCE GUIDE Reference guide for the contents of the SOUNDVARIATION and ONE TOUCH PLAY settings.

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PR250: Set in the groove.

PR350

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Adjuster

.Use two adjusters tostabilize the pedal box.

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Important Safety InstructionsWARNING!When using this unit, basic precautions shouldalways be followed, including the following:. Children using this unit should be supervised.. Do not use this unit near water-for example,

in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, orthe like.

. This unit should be used only with a stand thatis recommended by the manufacturer.

Installation location. Take care to use this unit in a place where it

will receive sufficient ventilation. Do not permitthe ventilation holes to be covered by curtainsor any similar materials.

. Place it away from direct sunlight and exces-sive heat from heating equipment.

. Place it wherel1umidity, vibration and dust areminimized.

Power source ,J1. Use only a 120V AC power source.2. DC power cannot be used.

Handling the power cord. Never touch the power cord, or its plug, with

wet hands.. Don't pull the power cord.. The power cord of this unit should be un-

plugged from the outlet when the unit is leftunused for a long period of time.

Metal items inside the unitmay result in electric shockor damage.Do not permit metal articles to get inside the unit.Be especially careful with regard to this point ifchildren are near this unit. They should be warnednever to try to put anything inside.

Protect 'lour hearingThis product, either alone or in combination withan amplifier and headphones or speakers, maybe capable of producing sound levels that couldcause a permanent hearing loss. Do not operatefor a long period of time at a high volume levelor at a level that is uncomfortable. If you ex-perience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears,you should consult an audiologist.

If water gets into the unit...Case should be taken so that liquids are notspilled in the unit. As a precaution, it is suggestedthat flower vases and other containers which holdliquids not be placed on the top of this unit.

When to request serviceThe product should be serviced by qualified serv-ice personnel when:A. The power cord or the plug has been damaged;

or

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilledinto the unit; or

C. The product has been exposed to rain; orD. The product does not appear to operate nor-

mally or exhibits a marked change in perform-ance; or

E. The product has been dropped. or theenclosure damaged.

Service and repairNever try to remove the top or back panels of thisunit, or to touch inside parts by hand or with tools.All servicing beyond that described in the Main-tenance section below should be referred to yourdealer or qualified service personnel.

Maintenance. Be sure to switch this unit off after use, and

do not switch the unit on and off in quick suc-cession, as this places an undue load on theelectronic components.

. To maintain the luster of the keys and buttons.wipe with a clean, damp cloth, and polish witha soft, dry cloth. Polish may be used, but donot use thinners or petro-chemical-basedpolishes.

. A wax-based polish may be used on thecabinet, although you will find that rubbing witha soft cloth will suffice.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

BASIC FUNCTIONSAssembly 2

Important Safety Instructions 4

Namesandfunctions 6

Basic operating guide 8

. Setting up 8

. P\aying 9

Listen to the demonstration tunes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10

. Demonstration performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10

Piano performance 12

Selecting sounds 13

Playing automatic rhythms 14

. Listentoapresetrhythm 14

. Control the rhythm 15

Automatic accompaniment 16. Use the AUTO PLAY CHORD 17

Options and connections 18

Symptomswhich appear to be signs of trouble. . . . .. 19

Index 21

Specifications 23

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Names and functions

DIGITAL REVERB

(PR250/PR350)Adds a reverberation effect to the sound.

(Refer to Vol. 2, page 6.)

RHYTHM SELECT

Choose preset automatic rhythm pat-terns. Each rhythm pattern also has acorresponding variation you can choose.(Refer to Vol. 2, page 9.)

ONE TOUCH PLAYSounds and effects which fit the selected

rhythm are automatically selected. (Referto Vol. 2, page 16.)

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PLAY STYLE

Select the standard piano keyboard orone of various other performance styles.(Refer to Vol. 2, page 2.)

KEYBOARD PERCUSSION

Play percussion instrument sounds on thekeyboard. (Refer to Vol. 2, page 12.)

DEMO J>You can listen to programmed demonstra-tion tunes which show what your DigitalEnsemble can do. (Refer to page 10.)

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SOUND SELECT

You can select from four piano-typesounds. Or choose one of the many non-piano sounds, for each of which a varia-tion is also available. (Refer to Vol. 2,page 3.)

PROGRAM SECTION

These buttons are used when setting thefunctions for the SEQUENCER, COM-POSER or MIDI, when using some of theDigital Disk Recorder functions, and whencustom-setting any of the numerousprogrammable functions. (Refer to Vol. 2,page 17.)

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PANEL MEMORY

Store the current panel settings for instantrecall. (Refer to Vol. 2, page 16.)

Digital Disk Recorder

(sold separately on the PR50V/PR250)The Digital Disk Recorder allows you tostore up to 20 performances on a memorydisk. (Refer to Vol. 2, page 31.)

*This panel illustration is of the SX-PR350.

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Basic operating guide

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1Plug the power cord into an outlet. 2 Press the POWERbutton to turn iton.

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Keyboard coverOpen and close the cover slowly.

Music Stand. PR50V/PR250Raise the music stand from its folded-down position. Use the metal supports be-hind the music stand to keep it in theraised position, as shown in the illustra-tion.

. PR3501. Place the music stand board on the

upper panel of the piano.

2. Raise the music stand from its folded-

down position. Use the metal supportsbehind the music stand to keep it inthe raised position, as shown in the il-lustration.

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1Play the keyboard. You hear thePIA~O sound. 2 Set the MAIN VOLUME to an ap-propriate level with the slidingcon-

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. Your piano features Touch Response,by which you control the volume by play-ing the keys harder or softer.

TuningUnlike an acoustic piano, your PR SeriesDigital Ensemble does not need tuningeven after a long period of use.

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1Press the DEMO .P button.

0 Listen to the demonstrationtunes in order.Press the START/STOPbutton.Tunes which demonstrateeachsound and rhythm pattern areplayed in order.

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2 Start the demonstration perform-ance. There are two ways to listento the demonstration performance.

START!STOP

. The indicator for the rhythm pat-tern or sound which is beingdemonstrated flashes during theperformance.

. If you press the button whose in-dicator is flashing during thedemonstration performance, thecurrent rhythm or sounddemonstration stops and the fol-lowing demonstration begins.

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b Select a particular demonstrablesound or rhythm.Press any button whose indicator isflashil19. The corresponding rhythmor sound demonstration perfor-mance will begin.

3 When you are finished listening tothe demonstration tunes, press theDEMO )\ button again.

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. The other buttons and keys do not func-tion while the demonstrationperforman-ces are being played.

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1In the PLAYSTYLEsection, pressthe PIANOMODEbutton to turn iton.

3 Play anywhere the keyboard.

PLAY STYLE

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KEYBOARDSPLIT PIANOIMODE

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. The PIANO MODE indicatorlights.. PIANO MODE is the defaultselection when the instrument isfirst turned on.

Add rellerb (PR250/PR350)

A Press one of the three DIGITALREVERB buttons to add thedesired reverberation effect to the

sound (ROOM, STAGE or HALL).2 Select one of the piano sounds bypressing the corresponding button.. Select one of the four available

piano sounds.

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UPRIGIITPIANO . ROOM is the smallest amount of

reverberation.. STAGE is the medium amount of

reverberation.. HALL is the maximumamountof

reverberation.. The indicator lights.

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Selecting sounds

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2 Press the ONE TOUCH PLAY but-ton until the panel settings change.. A red light will indicate the split

point. To the left of the indicatoris the accompaniment sectionand to the right is the melodysection.

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ONE TOUCH PLAY

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In the PLAYSTYLE section, pressthe BASIC SPLIT button to turn iton.

. The keyboard automaticallydivides into left and right playingareas.

AUTO PLAY CHORD-

BASICpPLIT ADVANCED SPLIT PIANIST

~ooUse your left hand to play thechords and your right hand to playthe melody.. Pressing a key on the left part of

the keyboard will cause the auto-matic rhythm pattern to start play-ing.

. Where C, G7 and F are indicatedin the musical score, you canpress the corresponding keys asshown below.

C chord G7 chord F chord

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Options and connectionsThis page shows the many possible connectionsto the piano's terminals and also the optionalaccessory available for the PR50v/PR250.(on the rear panel)

LINEOUT

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AUXIN

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MIDITHRU OUT IN

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PEDALIN

~TUNEDuring an ensemble performance with other in-struments, fine adjustments of pitch can be madeusing this knob. The center position is standardpitch (A=440 Hz). The pitch is adjustable in arange of :f:50 cents.

PEDAL INConnect the cord from the included stand to thisterminal.

AUX IN (input level 0.5 V, 33 kQ)Other instruments such as a rhythm machine orsound module can be connected to the piano sothat the sound is output from the piano. To receivemonaural sound, connect the other instrument tothe R/R+L terminal. (Do not connect the L ter-minal.)

LINE OUT (output level 1.5 V 600 Q)By plugging into an external high-power amplifier,the sound can be reproduced at a high volume.Or connect a tape recorder and use them asrecording terminals. To output monaural sound,connect the external equipment to the R/R+L ter-minal. (Do not connect the L terminal.)

PHONES ( 0 ) x 2For silent practice, headphones may be used.When plugged in, the speaker system is automa-tically switched off, and sound is heard onlythrough the headphones.

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MIC (PR350) (input level 7.5 mV, 10 kQ)(under the keyboard)

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iVOLUME

~@The piano will accept a microphone of the uni-directional type. This type of microphone reducesfeedback to a minimum. VOLUME balances in-strumental or vocal sounds fed into the

microphone with the loudness of the piano.

SY-FD20

Digital Disk Recorder(optional for the PR50V/PR250)

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Symptoms which appear to besigns of troubleThe following changes in performance may occur in the Technics Digital Ensemble but do not indicate trouble.

The buttons, keys, etc. malfunction.

No sound is produced when the keys are pressed.

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The octave is higher or lower for some SOUND SELECTsounds.

Only percussive instrument sounds are produced whenthe keyboard is played.

The sustain does not work even when the sustain pedalis depressed.

The sostenuto pedal (PR250/PR350) and soft pedal donot operate properly. For example, when the soft pedalis depressed, the rhythm starts or a fill-in is played.

The rhythm does not start.

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The only rhythm produced is a hi-hat and bass drumsound.

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No sound is produced for the automatic accompaniment,or only the sounds of some parts are produced.

. Turn off the POWER button once, then turn it on again. If thisprocedure is not successful, turn off the POWER button once.Then, while pressing the three leftmost buttons in the RHYTHMSELECT section (METRONOME 1, METRONOME 2 and 1) atthe same time, turn the POWER button on again. (Note that,in this case, all programmable settings, functions andmemories return to their factory-preset status.).The MAIN VOLUME is at the minimum setting. Adjust thevolume with the MAIN VOLUME control.

. The DEMO )1 button is on, and" - - - .. is shown on thedisplay. Press the DEMO )1button to turn it off. The displayreturns to the tempo display. (Refer to Vol. 1, page 10.)

. The BALANCE volumes are set to OFF. Use the slidingBALANCE controls to set the volumes of the relevant parts toappropriate levels. (Refer to Vol. 2, page 7.)

. The local control for a part performed on the keyboard is setto off. Set the local control to on. (Refer to Vol. 2, page 43.)

. An octave change is programmed for some instrument soundsin order to make them easy to play. This is not a malfunction.

. The KEYBOARD PERCUSSION button is on. Turn it off toreturn the keyboard to the normal sound..When the SUSTAIN PEDAL button is off, the sustain does notwork even when the pedal is depressed. Turn on the SUSTAINPEDAL button. (Refer to Vol. 2, page 5.)

. Different functions can be programmed in these pedals. Youcan return the pedals to their original functions by turning offthe instrument once, or by using the PEDAL SETTING mode.(Refer to Vol. 2, page 39.).The DRUMS volume in the BALANCE section is set to OFF.Use the sliding BALANCE control to set the DRUMS volumeto an appropriate level. (Refer to Vol. 2, page 10.)

. In the RHYTHM SELECT section, a COMPOSER numberbutton with no stored performance was selected. Change therhythm or store a new rhythm pattern in the COMPOSER.(Refer to Vol. 2, page 26.).When a SEQUENCER part button (in the PROGRAM SEC-TION) is on, the rhythm will not start unless the rhythm hasbeen stored. Turn off the SEQUENCER part buttons.

. The MIDI clock is set to the external clock. Set the MIDI clockto the internal clock. (Refer to Vol. 2, page 45.)

. This is the rhythm sound produced when the KEYBOARDPERCUSSION button is on. When the KEYBOARD PERCUS-

SION button is turned off, the rhythm returns to normal.

. The BALANCE volumes are set to OFF. Use the slidingBALANCE controls to set the volumes of the relevant parts toappropriate levels. (Refer to Vol. 2, page 15.)

. An ACCOMP part does not sound if its corresponding AC-COMP PART 1,2 or 3 button is off. Press the desired ACCOMPPART 1, 2 and 3 buttons to turn them on. (Refer to Vol. 2,page 15.).An ACCOMP part does not sound if its volume is set to O.Thevolume of each ACCOMP part can be adjusted independently.(Refer to Vol. 2, page 38.)

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Storage is not possible. . The remaining storage capacity of the SEQUENCER memoryis O. Use the TRACK CLEAR or SONG CLEAR function toerase the memory. (Refer to Vol. 2, page 25.)

. The MIDI EXT SEQ MODE is set to on. Set it to off. (Refer toVol. 2, page 47.)

Multi-track storage is not possible. . The playback track has been selected, but the START/STOPa: button has not been pressed. A flashing track indicator showsw the track which is ready for recording, and a lit track indicatorCJZ shows a track which is ready for playback. To record one trackw:;) while listening to another (playback) track, press theaw START/STOP button to begin playback. (Refer to Vol. 2, pagern

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A previously stored song is played back. . The tracks of a song which was previously stored have notbeen cleared. Use the TRACK CLEAR or SONG CLEARfunction to erase the memory before recording a new song.(Refer to Vol. 2, page 25.)

Storage is not possible. . The remaining storage capacity of the COMPOSER memoryis O. Erase a COMPOSER number button in the RHYTHMSELECT section in which a pattern is stored. (Refer to Vol. 2,page 26.)

The playback timing of.lhe rhythm pattern is different from . The QUANTIZE function was on when the pattern wasthe timing with which it was stored. recorded. (The default setting is" 1 6 ".) Set the QUANTIZE

a: function to " 0 F F n. (Refer to Vol. 2, page 27.)wrn

Setting the time signature is not possible. . The time signature cannot be changed for a pattern which is0currently stored in the COMPOSER. When storing in the COM-:E

0 POSER and" ALL" appears on the display, press theCJ

COMPOSER CLEAR button to erase the previously storedrhythm pattern. (Refer to Vol. 2, page 26.)

When editing a preset rhythm, the drums sound is not . Some of the drums sounds of preset rhythm patterns cannoterased even when the PERC ERASE button is pressed. be erased. Follow the COMPOSER CLEAR procedure. (Refer

to Vol. 2, page 26.)

0' The Digital Disk Recorder produces a noise during record-. This occurs when the Digital Disk Recorder is reading a disk.

... It) ing or playback. It does not indicate a problem.III N'0 a: When the operation to load from a memory disk is per- . When performing the load operation from a memory disk, the...0 :> formed, the contents of the SEQUENCER are erased. SEQUENCER memory changes to that of the data loaded from(,) 0III It) the memory disk. If you wish to preserve a song which is storeda: a:.J1t. in the SEQUENCER memory, save it in a memory disk before.!! ...Q 0 performing the load procedure. (Refer to Vol. 2, page 33.)-iii -- III- c.21 0Q 'i

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Noise from a radio or TV can be heard. . This sometimes occurs when electrical equipment such as aradio or TV is used near the piano. Try moving such electricalequipment further away from the piano.

... . The sound may be coming from a nearby broadcast station orIIIs:. amateur radio station. If the sound is bothersome, consult your0

dealer or servicenter.

The cabinet becomes warm during use. . This piano has a built-in power source that heats the cabinetto some degree. This is not an indication of trouble.

IndexA

ACCOMPPART 2-15ACCOMP VOLUME See Function-setting modesAdvancedSplit 2-14APC button (MIDI OUT) See MIDIAssembly 1-2AUTO PLAY CHORD. . . . . . . .. .. . . . 1-16-17,2-2,13-15

BBALANCE 2-7,10,12BASIC SPLIT 1-17,2-13BEAT indicators 2-11BEAT, CONTROL 2 See COMPOSER

cCHANNEL See MIDIChord progression, storing a See SEQUENCERCOMPOSER ..2-26-30

ACCOMP part, storing 2-29BASSpart,storing ~ 2-29BEAT 2-26COMPOSER CLEAR .2-26,29DRUMS part, storing 2-28Editing a preset rhythm pattern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30EXECUTE 2-32Memorycapacity 2-27Part-by-part, recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-28-30PERCERASE ' 2-28Playback 2-30QUANTIZE 2-27Storage capacity 2-27Timesignature 2-26

COMPOSER button See COMPOSERCOMPOSER CLEAR See COMPOSERConnections 1-18COUNT & FILL IN 1-15,2-11-12

DDefaultsettings 2-4DEMO)\button 1-6,10Demonstration performance. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .1-10DIGITALCELESTE1,2 2-5Digital Disk Recorder 1-6,2-31-35

Copy-protecteddisks .2-35Diskformat 2-32Errordisplay 2-35EXECUTE 2-33-34Floppy disks 2-32Handling a memory disk 2-34Installing (PR50V/PR250) .2-31Loading 2-33Medleyplay 2-34Memory disks 2-32Parts 2-32Saving 2-33Writeprotectwindow 2-32

DIGITAL REVERB (PR250/PR350) 1-6,12,2-6,37DISK FORMAT See Digital Disk RecorderDRUMS button (MIDI OUT) See MIDI

EEftect 2-5End key See SEQUENCERError display See Digital Disk RecorderEXECUTE See Digital Disk RecorderEXT SEQ MODE button See MIDIExternal memory See Digital Disk Recorder

FFingered chords, BASIC SPLIT mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14Floppy disks See Digital Disk RecorderFunction-setting modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-36-40

ACCOMPVOLUME 2-38Ca\'\ce\tnemode 2-36CONTROL1 2-36CONTROL2 2-36INITIAL 2-40MINRANGE 2-40OCTAVESHIFT 2-37P.MEMEXPAND 2-39PEDAL SETTING 2-39PIANO TUNING 2-38REVERB DEPTH (PR250/PR350) 2-37SOUND mode 2-36Summary of settings and functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36TOUCH SENSITIVITY 2-38

INITIAL See Function-setting modesINPUT MODE buttons See MIDIINTRO&ENDING 2-11-12

KKEYBOARDPERCUSSION .. ... .. ... .. . 1-6,2-12KEYBOARDSPLlT 2-2,7

LLEFTSELECT 2-7LOCAL CONTROL See MIDI

MMAINVOLUME 1-9MEDLEY See Digital Disk RecorderMemory disks See Digital Disk RecorderMETRONOME 2-9MIDI 2-41-47

APC(MIDIOUT) 2-47Channel 2-42Connection examples 2-41Data which can be transmitted/received. . . . . . . . . . 2-42DRUMS(MIDIOUT) 2-47EXTSEQMODE 2-47INPUT MODE 2-46LOCAL CONTROL 2-43MIDI button 2-42MIDI CLOCK 2-45MIDI Implementation Chart 2-48MIDILOAD 2-45MIDIOUT 2-47NORMAL (INPUT MODE) 2-46

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NORMAL (P-CHANGE MODE) .2-46NOTEONLY 2-47OCTAVESHIFT .2-43OTHERS 2-44-47P-CHANGEMODE 2-46P.MEMP-CHANGE 2-44SINGLE (INPUT MODE) .2-46SONGSELECT 2-45START/STOP 2-44Start/stop data 2-44Stickers 2-41TEC1 (P-CHANGEMODE) 2-46TEC2(P-CHANGEMODE) .2-46Terminals 2-41TRANSPOSE (MIDI OUT) 2-47

MIDI CLOCK button See MIDIMIDI LOAD button See MIDIMIDI OUT buttons See MIDIMIN RANGE See Function-setting modesMixingtwosounds 2-6

Volume balance 2-6

NNamesandfunctions 1-6NORMAL button (INPUT MODE) See MIDINORMAL button (P-CHANGE..MODE) See MIDINORMALPLAY 2-2Note keys See SEQUENCERNOTE ONLY button See MIDI

0OCTAVE SHIFT See Function-setting modesOCTAVE SHIFT (MIDI) See MIDI'ONETOUCHPLAY 1-6,17,2-16One-finger chords, BASIC SPLIT mode. . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14Optionsandconnections .1-18

PP-CHANGE MODE buttons See MIDIP. MEM EXPAND See Function-setting modesP. MEM P-CHANGE See MIDIPANELMEMORY 1-6,2-16PEDAL SETTING See Function-setting modesPedals 2-5PERC ERASE See COMPOSERPIANIST 2-15PIANISTACCOMP 2-15PIANO MODE 1-12,2-2,4PIANO TUNING See Function-setting modesPLAY STYLE .1-6,12,17,2-2PROGR.AMSECTION 1-6,2-17

QQUANTIZE See COMPOSER

RRepeat key See SEQUENCERReset key See SEQUENCERREVERB DEPTH (PR250/PR350)

See Function-setting modesRhythm pattem, editing See COMPOSERRHYTHMSELECT .1-6,17,2-9RHYTHM VARIATION.. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . .. .. .2-9

22

SSafetyinstructions 1-4SEQUENCER .2-17-25

Chord progression, playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19Chord progression, storing. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .2-17-18COUNT, storing 2-19ENDING, storing .2-20Erasing the recorded performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25Exampleofstoring 2-20,22FILLIN,storing 2-2QINTRO,storing 2-19Memorycapacity 2-25Note keys 2-17PANEL MEMORY changes, storing. . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20Part-by-part, storing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23-24Parts 2-21Performance,storing 2-21Playback 2-25PROGRAM SECTION 2-17Rhythm changes, storing 2-19SEQUENCER RESET 2-25SONG CLEAR 2-25STEP CHORD REC 2-18Storagecapacity 2-25TRACKCLEAR 2-25

SEQUENCER RESET See SEQUENCERSetting the functions See Function-setting modesSetting up 1-8SINGLE button (INPUT MODE) See MIDISoftpedal 2-5,39SONG CLEAR See SEQUENCERSONG SELECT button See MIDISostenuto pedal (PR250/PR350) .2-5, 39SOUNDSELECT 1-6,13,2-3SOUNDVARIATION .1-13,2-4Specifications 1-23SPLIT POINT button 2-7START/STOP See MIDIStickers See MIDISustainpedal 2-5,7SYNCHROSTART 2-10

TTEC 1 button See MIDITEC 2 button See MIDITEMPO 1-15,2-11Time signature See COMPOSERTouchResponse 1-9TOUCH SENSITIVITY See Function-setting modesTRACK CLEAR See SEQUENCERTRANSPOSE 2-8TRANSPOSE button (MIDI OUT) See MIDITRANSPOSE/PROGRAM 2-6Troubleshooting 1-19Tuning 1-9

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SOUND VARIATIONSELECT

Off On

E. GRAND E. GRAND SYNTH PIANO

HARPSI- HARPSI- SYNTH CLAVICHORD CHORD

MALLET VIBRAPHONE GLOCKEN

GUITAR ACOUSTIC JAZZ GUITARGUITAR

FLUTE FLUTE PAN FLUTE

SAX TENOR SAX CLARINET

BRASS RASS TROMBONE

SOUND VARIATIONSELECT Off On

E. GRAND E. GRAND SYNTH PIANO

HARPSI- HARPSI- SYNTH CLAVICHORD CHORD

MALLET VIBRAPHONE GLOCKEN

GUITAR ACOUSTIC HARPGUITAR

ELECTR JAZZ GUITAR SOLID GUITARGUITAR

SYNTH PLUCKED BOTTLESYNTH MARIMBA

BRASS BRASS TROMBONE

SYNTH SYNTH SYNTHBRASS BRASS 1 BRASS 2

TRUMPET TRUMPET FRUGELHORN

SAX TENOR SAX ALTO SAX

SOUND VARIATIONSELECT

Off On

TRUMPET TRUMPET SYNTH BRASS

ORGAN JAZZ ORGAN PIPE ORGAN

STRINGS STRINGS SLOW ATTACKSTRINGS

ACOUSTIC ACOUSTIC SYNTH PLUCKBASS BASS BASS

ELECTRIC ELECTRIC CHOPPERBASS BASS BASS

SOUND VARIATIONSELECT Off On

REED CLARINET ACCORDION

FLUTE FLUTE PAN FLUTE

ORGAN JALZ ORGAN PIPE ORGAN

STRINGS STRINGS SLOW ATTACKSTRINGS

SPECIAL SYNTH SYNTHVOCAL 1 VOCAL 2

ACOUSTIC ACOUSTIC SYNTH PLUCKBASS BASS BASS

ELECTRIC ELECTRIC ELECTRICBASS BASS 1 BASS 2

CHOPPER CHOPPER SYNTHCHOPPERBASS BASS BASS

Technics

KeyboardPercussionPress the KEYBOARD PERCUSSION button on toturn your keyboard into a whole band of percussiveinstruments and other special sounds.

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DrumKit

S: STANDARD, R: ROCK, E: ELECTRIC

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RHYTHM VARIATIONSELECT OFF ON

MARCH S S

COUNTRY S S

WALTZ S S

SWING 1 S S

SWING 2 S S

DIXIE S S

JAll. WALTZ S S

LATIN 1 S R

LATIN 2 R S

BOSSA NOVA S S

RHYTHM VARIATIONSELECT OFF ON

8 BEAT R E

ROCK'N'ROLL R R

SHUFFLE R S

ROCK BALLAD R R

16 BEAT 1 R R

16 BEAT 2 R R

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on BLUE GRASS

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on ENGLISH WALTZ

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on BIG BAND (FAST)

SWING 2off COMBO (SLOW)

on SWING MODERN

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on QUICK STEP

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on JAZZ WALTZ (SLOW)

LATIN 1off RHUMBA

on CHA CHA

LATIN 2off SAMBA RIO

on ARGENTINE TANGO

BOSSA NOVAoff BOSSA TIPICO

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8 BEAToff STRAIGHT 8

on 8 POP

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on 8 BALLAD

SHUFFLEoff SHUFFLE ROCK

on BOOGIE BOOGIE

ROCK BALLADoff BALLAD AMORE

on BALLAD COUNTRY

16 BEAT 1off 16 POP

on 16 SLOW

16 BEAT 2off 16 BALLAD

on FUNK

JAZZ ROCKoff JAZZ ROCK

on SOUL ROCK

SWING ROCKoff 80' SWING

on SWING COMBO

DISCOoff DISCO SIMPLE

on TECHNO POP

LATIN ROCKoff SAMBA ROCK

on CARIBIAN MOOD

SoundVariationPR350SOUND VARIATIONSELECT Off On

E. GRAND E. GRAND SYNTH PIANO

HARPS1- HARPS1- SYNTH CLAVICHORD CHORD

MALLET VIBRAPHONE GLacKEN

GUITAR ACOUSTIC HARPGUITAR

ELECTR JAZZ GUITAR SOLID GUITARGUITAR

SYNTH PLUCKED BOTTLESYNTH'"

MARIMBA

BRASS BRASS TROMBONE

SYNTH SYNTH SYNTHBRASS BRASS 1 BRASS 2

TRUMPET TRUMPET FRUGEL HORN

SOUND VARIATIONSELECT Off On

SAX TENOR SAX ALTO SAX

REED CLARINET ACCORDION

FLUTE FLUTE PAN FLUTE

ORGAN JAZZ ORGAN PIPE ORGAN

STRINGS STRINGS SLOW ATTACKSTRINGS

VOCAL VOCAL SYNTH VOCAL

ACOUSTIC ACOUSTIC SYNTH PLUCKBASS BASS BASS

ELECTRIC ELECTRIC ELECTRICBASS BASS 1 BASS 2

CHOPPER CHOPPER SYNTHCHOPPERBASS BASS BASS

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