User manual KURZWEIL PCX1INST

[. . . ] Kurzweil PCX-1 Polyphony Expansion Kit Installation Guide Second Edition, December 1, 2000 ©2000 All rights reserved. Kurzweil is a product line of Young Chang Co. ; Kurzweil, PC2, PC2X, PC2R, and PCX-1 are trademarks of Young Chang Co. All other products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Product features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Part Number: 910353 Rev. [. . . ] The top line of the display shows SYS3-0|file|1|of|1, and the bottom line shows segment|1|of|1. When the file finishes loading, the PC2 will restart and return to a performance mode. Turn off the PC2, then turn it back on and press Panic when you see Please|Wait. . . Follow the instructions in one or both of the following subsections, depending on which software components need updating. If you need to update the boot block software, chances are that you'll need to update both the operating system software and the soundware as well. However, if you don't need to update any more software components, proceed to Doing a Hard Reset (page 9). 7 The Polyphony Expansion Kit Installing in Keyboard Models Updating Operating System Software The operating system software, together with the soundware data, are part of the PC2 sound engine. You'll use the Install|engine (sound engine) option to install both the operating system software and the soundware. The top line of the display shows SYS3-0|file|1|of|1, and the bottom line shows segment|1|of|13. This file takes a little over six minutes to load at 215 beats per minute. When the display shows Done, stop the sequencer (some sequencers will stop automatically at the end of the SysEx data). Do a hard reset, as described in the following subsection. 8 The Polyphony Expansion Kit Installing in Keyboard Models Doing a Hard Reset This procedure assumes that you're in the boot block menu. If you aren't, relaunch the boot block (see page 7 if you need a reminder), then proceed. Press the Left or Right cursor button until you see HARD|RESET in the bottom line of the display. Follow the instructions in Returning to Normal Operations below. Returning to Normal Operations 1. Press the Left or Right cursor button until you see Run|engine in the bottom line of the display. Turn to page 10. Troubleshooting for Software Updates You're not likely to have problems updating your software. In fact, there are very few things that can go wrong: Display is Stuck at "Waiting for MIDI" The MIDI signal isn't getting to the PC2. Make sure that the computer's MIDI Out is connected to the PC2's MIDI In. Try another cable if necessary. Display Never Shows "Done" The PC2 isn't receiving all of the MIDI file data. If you're still having problems, consult a Kurzweil dealer or service center. 9 The Polyphony Expansion Kit Installing in Keyboard Models Removing the Access Panel The PCX-1 board fits into the access opening at the bottom of the keyboard, so the first step is to remove the panel. Make sure that the PC2 is disconnected from its power supply, and that you've discharged any residual static electricity by touching a conductive object (like the metal casing of the PC2 itself). Position the foam pads on your work surface so that they'll support the ends of the keyboard. [. . . ] If you aren't, relaunch the boot block (see page 13 if you need a reminder), then proceed. Press the Left or Right cursor button until you see HARD|RESET in the bottom line of the display. Follow the instructions in Returning to Normal Operations below. Returning to Normal Operations 1. Press the Left or Right cursor button until you see Run|engine in the bottom line of the display. [. . . ]