User manual KURZWEIL PC2 V3.0 MUSICIANS GUIDE SUPPLEMENT REV A

[. . . ] In addition, Version 3 fixes a few known bugs in the operating system and soundware, and introduces new features that make the PC2 easier to use. What's In This Document · · · · Do I Need Version 3?11 Do I Need Version 3? If your PC2 has the PCR-1 option, you already have Version 3 operating system software, and you don't need this update. The files you downloaded from our website are the same as those on the CD-ROM that comes with the PCR-1 option. If you have Version 1 or Version 2 operating system software in your PC2, and you've been affected by an operating-system bug that you can't work around, Version 3 may fix it (see Bug Fixes Since Version 2 on page 11 for a description of bug fixes in Version 3). [. . . ] Do a hard reset, as described below. 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 5 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 From the Boot Block Menu below. 6 Version 3 Software for the PC2 Installing the Version 3 Operating System Returning to Normal Operations From the Boot Block Menu 1. Press the Left or Right cursor button until you see Run|engine in the bottom line of the display. You're now ready to verify the software installation. Verifying the Software Installation 1. Press the Right cursor button repeatedly until you see the parameter named OS Version. The version number in the display should match the version number in the name of the operating system file you installed. Press the Right cursor button repeatedly until you see the parameter named Int Sound Ver (Internal Sound Version). The version number in the display should match the version number in the name of the basic soundware objects file you installed. See the troubleshooting section below if any of the steps in the verification procedure has given you the wrong result. 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 or sequencer's MIDI Out is connected to the PC2's MIDI In. Try another cable if necessary. Display Never Shows Done It's possible that the PC2 isn't receiving all of the MIDI file data. It's also possible that there's an issue with your MIDI interface. Installing the latest version of your interface's USB driver (available from the interface's manufacturer) may help. You might also try a different MIDI interface. Version in Display Doesn't Match Version of File This applies to operating system software and soundware objects. If the version number you see in the display doesn't match the version number on the file you installed, the file didn't get installed properly. Watch the display carefully to make sure the instrument is receiving data from the sequencer. make sure that you see Done in the display before stopping the playback of the file. If you downloaded or copied any of the files, one or more of them may be corrupted. If you're still having problems, consult a Kurzweil dealer or service center. 7 Version 3 Software for the PC2 PC2 Version 3 Operating System Features PC2 Version 3 Operating System Features The new features in the Version 3 operating system fall into the following categories: · · · GM Control Parameters. [. . . ] The top line of the display shows DEMO: followed by the ID and name of the currently selected demo song. Use the Alpha Wheel or the Minus or Plus button to select the desired demo. If you're going to dump the demo, make sure you have a MIDI connection between the MIDI Out of the PC2 and the MIDI In of the receiving device. 10 Version 3 Software for the PC2 Bug Fixes Since Version 2 3. Press Store (on keyboard models) or Edit/Store (on rack-mount models). [. . . ]