User manual KURZWEIL PCX-1 INSTALLATION REV A

[. . . ] Please read the all of the introductory information (through Tools and Materials Required for Installation) before proceeding with the installation. Then go to Installing in Keyboard Models on page 6 if you're installing the PCX-1 in a keyboard, or Installing in Rack-Mount Models on page 12 if you're installing it in a rack unit. Contents of the Kit In addition to this document, your PCX-1 kit should contain the following items: · · · · Polyphony Expansion board (PCX-1 board) Two screws (not needed for keyboard models) Floppy disk containing operating system and boot block software Floppy disk containing soundware Safety Precautions To prevent risk of electrocution, make sure that the PC2 or PC2R is disconnected from its power supply before you begin disassembling the instrument. Static electricity, even in small amounts, can cause damage to electronic components (especially memory). Before disassembling the instrument, touch a conductive metal surface to discharge any static electricity that you may have built up. System Requirements All PC2 series instruments contain three main software components: Operating system software Soundware Boot block software Defines the performance and editing characteristics of the PC2. [. . . ] Connect a MIDI cable from the MIDI Out port on your personal computer or MIDI interface to the PC2's MIDI In port. Launch the sequencer application on the personal computer. Launching the PC2's Boot Block You'll need to run the boot block for any software updates you make (including updating the boot block itself). After a few seconds, you'll see Main|Menu in the top line of the display, and Install|engine in the bottom line. Follow the instructions in one or more of the following subsections, depending on which software components need updating. Updating Boot Block Software 1. When the boot block has finished launching, press the Right cursor button until you see Update|boot|block in the bottom line of the display. Insert the PC2 operating system/boot block disk into the floppy drive of your computer. Using the sequencer application on your computer, open the MIDI file named PC2BK200. MID. 6 The Polyphony Expansion Kit Installing in Keyboard Models 6. 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 8). 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. When the boot block has finished launching, press Yes (this selects the Install|engine option, which is the first option in the boot block menu). If necessary, insert the PC2 operating system/boot block disk into the computer's floppy drive. Using the sequencer application on your computer, open the MIDI file named PC2K200. MID. The top line of the display shows SYS3-0|file|1|of|1, and the bottom line shows segment|1|of|8. When the display shows Done, stop the sequencer (some sequencers will stop automatically at the end of the SysEx data). Follow the instructions in the next subsection if you need to update soundware data. If you don't need to update soundware, proceed to Doing a Hard Reset (page 8). Updating Soundware The soundware data, together with the operating system software, 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. [. . . ] Also notice the four holes that will align with the standoffs on the Engine board. Align the holes in the PCX-1 board with the standoffs on the Engine board. All four standoffs on the Engine board should protrude through the PCX-1 board. The two standoffs on the bottom panel of the PC2R should align with the holes at the right edge of the PCX-1 board. 24-pin female connector on PCX-1 board 24-pin male connector on Engine board Figure 6 Inserting the PCX-1 board 4. [. . . ]