SEQUENCER
Using the Sequencer section
it is possible to register
and re-listen to everything you
The Sequencer allows you
to verify the musical level you
have achieved; the musician can
play the melody.
record it with a SONG to
be able to re.listcn to the result.
It starts by pressing the
RECORD
button.
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"Record" flashes on the display
to indicate that the
Sequencer is functioning.
Press RECORD
again to stop recording and then
press the PLAY button to listen to what you have
recorded.
press PLAY again to stop listening.
REC
You can memorise about 500 events: when the memory
is full the display visualises
After a recording and when the PLAY function is on.
possiblc variations done with the con•
trol panel can influence what you have recorded.
The data recorded remain in the memory till the keyboard
is turned on.
MAINTENANCE AND REMARKS
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When using electrical products, basic precauuons must be fol.
lowed. including the following:
. Read all the instructions before using the product.
2. The product should be positioned away from heat sources
such as radiators. heaters or other products that produce
heat
3.
This product should only bc connected to an power supp.
ly of the voltage corresponding to that shown on the label
on the instrument using an ACIDC adaptor. This label.
taming all electrical data. relevant warning messages and thc
instrument identification
data. can be found on the undersi•
de of the product
4. Ensure that the adaptor is sufficiently
ventilated and that
the ventilation
slits arc not covered with objects such as
newpapers. tablecloths, curtains, etc.
5.
Do not expose the adapter to drops or splashes of water.
6. Care should be taken to avoid foreign objects falling into or
liquid being splilt into the inside of the instrument through
of the slots or openings in the case.
7. You arc requested to contact the Cornus Company (see
address on the guarantee card) when: a) It has been e•po.
sed to rain. b) It appears to operate incorrectly or shows
marked change in performance, c) It has been dropped or if
the case has been damaged. d) Objects have fallen into the
instrument or liquid has been spilt into or over it e) The
ACIDC adaptor has been damaged.
8. For any founded complaint please contact the SIGMA
Company.
9. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
10. DO not expose equipment to humidity or water.
I I. Do not obstruct the air entry points of the feeder with
objects such as curtains. cloths. etc.
12. Do not place sticky or adhesive obtect.s on the keyboard,
such as burning candles.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
it does not switch on
NO sound when the keyboard played.
he automatic accompaniment
not play.
No sound produced when
Mtt)l data are reprodu-
corn ter
Reproduction on the keyboard produces an unnatural
sound when tho keyboard connected to a corn cr.
When mob.ie phone is used you can bear a noise.
No sound is produced even when the keyboard is played or
ucin a son
The sound of the voice changes from note to note,
Any Other anomalies.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SOLUTION
Problem with the power Supply
Connect the adaptor correctly. Ensure that the battery poles (
are facing the cor•
rect direction, and control that the batteries are c
The volume is set at a level that is too low.
Use the VOLUME MASTER
keys to raise the volume.
the accompaniment volume is set at O.
the VOLUME SECTION
to raise the volume.
The MIDI cables are not connected corrccoy.
Connect the MIDI cables correc
The MIDI THRU function of the computer activated.
Deactivate the MIDI THRU function of the computer.
The use of a mobile phone near to the computer may cause interference. To prevent
this P2blern. sw'tch the mobile
e off or use it at a distance from the
board.
Control that the headphones are not connected to the PHONES/OUTPUT vocket Of
the rear panelWhen headphones are connected to this socket. no sound is transmitted
The method of sound generation uses multiple recordings (samples) of one instru•
ment on the whole extension of the keyboard. It is therefore normal that the sound
of the voice d.ffers
from note to note.
Switch off and then swttch back on after a few seconds
CONNECTION TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER
What is "MIDI"
The initials MIDI are an abbreviation for *'Musical
Instrument Digital interface" and represent a standard for the trans.
mission of data via cable between a musical instrument (usually a keyboard) and a Personal Computer (or another musi-
cal instrument).
The General MIDI
System (General Midi)
This keyboard adopts the MIDI General System (General Midi): a standard that allows to receive or send MIDI data (to
a personal computer or to another keyboard) without having problems of compatibility deriving from the different brands
of the product. The general MIDI system specifies factors like the numeration of sounds. the available MIDI channels etc.
The PM 695 is provided with MIDI IN and OUT sockets Which enable the user to connect it to a Personal Computer
using the cable supplied. This can be connected as indicated in the figure: Connect the IN and OUT plugs to the keyboard
and the connector to the JOYSTICK socket (games socket) of the Personal Computer.
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COMPUTER
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Personal Computer with Windows 95/98 operative system,Windows 20001MiIIennium.Windows XP equipped
with a GAMES portal. It is indicated also as the JOYSTICK portal.
PROCEDURE
Connect the cable to the MIDI IN and MIDI OUT portals of the PM 695. Follow the instructions on the connec-
tors.
Connect the connector to the JOYSTICK portal (as in the diagram shown below). This operation can be carried out even
with the computer switched on.
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