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CONNECTI ON OF THE KEYBOARD TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER
What is MI DI ?
The acronym MI DI is the abbreviation of "Musical I nstrument Digital I nterface" and represents a
standard for the transmission of data via cables between an electronic musical instrument and a
personal computer or another electronic musical instrument.
The General Midi ( GM) system
This keyboard adopts the General Midi (GM) system, a standard which allows users to receive or
send data in MI DI format to a per¬ sonal computer or to another keyboard without compatibility
problems between musical instruments of different brands. The PM747 keyboard is equipped with
a USB-MI DI plug for connection to the personal computer. The connection takes place using the
cable supplied as shown in the figure:
Minimum system requirements
Personal computer with Pentium 3 800Mhz processor equipped with USB plug.Windows XP or later
operating system.
Procedure for connection to the computer - Window s XP
Prior to connecting the keyboard, make sure that the computer is switched on and the keyboard
switched off. Carry out the connection with the cable supplied. Switch on the instrument. After a
few seconds, a series of messages will appear on the computer:
At this point, the keyboard is correctly connected and recognised by the computer. Note: The
recognition of the keyboard by the computer takes places during the first connection; in
subsequent connection no mes¬ sage will appear. Only the characteristic sound produced by the
computer to indicate the insertion of a USB device will be heard.. Attention:
• I f the keyboard is not recognised by the computer and a USB device not recognised error
message appears, repeat the operation. I f the problem persists, check that the minimum
requirements are respected.
