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Summary of Contents for PianoDisc Prodigy II
- Page 1 PianoDisc Prodigy II Technician Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Side Panel (Left)……………………………………………………..………………….7 Side Panel (Right)………………………………………………………..……………...7 Display…………………………………………………………………………………..8 Prodigy II setup………………………………………………………………………….……..10 Cable connections……………………………………………………………..……….10 Configure Wi-Fi………………………………………………………………………..11 Connecting to Prodigy II wi-fi…………………………………………………12 Connecting the Prodigy II to your wi-fi………………………………………..13 Connecting to Bluetooth……………………………………………………………….13 Calibration……………………………………………………………………………...14 Silent Drive……………………………………………………………...……..14 Springless Solenoids…………………………………………………...14 Key hold force………………………………………………………….14 Individual key calibration (learn)……………………………………..15 Minimum Note Duration………………………………………...….….18... - Page 3 Gain Offset……………………………………………………...……...23 Audio Output Mode………………………………………………..24 Bluetooth Audio Output Options………………………………..…..24 Audio Service…………………………………………………..….….25 Device Name……………………………………………………..…..25 Hardware Decode……………………………………………...….…..25 Legacy Mode……………………………………………...….…..….…25 Playing the Piano…………………………………………………………………………...…..26 Standard mode (Audio Only)…………………………………………………………..26 Bluetooth……………………………………………………………..……..26 Wi-Fi Audio…………………………………………………………..………..26 ProMode (Audio + Midi)…………………………………………..………………..28 Studio Mode (Midi Only)…………………………………………………..….……….28 Logitech Media Server …………………………………………………………...……30 Specifications…………………………………………………………………………………...32...
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Page 4: Introduction
Thank you again for choosing PianoDisc. We hope that you will find it to be a valuable and enjoyable addition to your home. Enjoy! -
Page 5: Fcc
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. PianoDisc Install changes: For FCC compliance there are some changes that need to be made to the installation. The inside of the slot must be lined with some form of metal. In the image we are using a sheet of copper tape with a fireproof adhesive. -
Page 6: Prodigy Ii Diagrams
Prodigy II Diagrams Front Panel 1. Wi-fi Status 2. LCD Display 3. Reset button 4. Menu Down 5. Menu Up 6. Menu Enter 7. LCD Contrast Adjustment 8. SD card slot 9. USB type C connector... -
Page 7: Side Panel (Left)
Side Panel (Left) 1. Stereo Line Input 2. S/PDIF Digital Output 3. Line Output 4. Speaker Output Side Panel (Right) 1. Power (12 – 48 VDC) 2. Power Indicator light 3. SilentDrive connector to driverboards 4. MIDI/Pro-Record Flex Ports... -
Page 8: Display
When you press any of the 3 buttons, you will enter the main menu as displayed here. The PRODIGY II LCD screen is only able to display 2 options at a time so you can use the left button to move the selector down. On the main menu screen, there will be no selector visible, but it will pop up when you scroll down. - Page 9 The option you will likely need to use is the reset Wi-Fi option. For the PRODIGY II system to work optimally, it needs to be connected to the same wifi network as the device controlling it.
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Page 10: Prodigy Ii Setup
6. Grey ribbon cable (40v) Make sure the PRODIGY II is plugged in. There should be an RJ45 connector plugged into the key driver port on the right side and there should be a power cable plugged into the right side of the CPU leading to the 40v power supply. -
Page 11: Configure Wi-Fi
Request remote diagnostic assistance IMPORTANT: If your PRODIGY II has been previously configured, it may be necessary to reset its Wi- Fi before continuing. This will have to be done before setting up the unit at the customer’s home. To reset Wi-Fi, use the menu to navigate to SETUP ... -
Page 12: Connecting To Prodigy Ii Wi-Fi
1. Note the system name that’s displayed on the LCD screen. That will be the name the PRODIGY II uses to create its own wireless network. In our case, the system name is, “SD5- 01” But it is more likely that your CPU will be labeled “Prodigy II.”... -
Page 13: Connecting The Prodigy Ii To Your Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi network. After completing this step you must reset the PRODIGY II by cycling the power. Note: It is important that your PRODIGY II and apple device are on the same network. Connecting to Bluetooth Audio Now that we have wifi setup, we can now connect to Bluetooth audio. -
Page 14: Calibration
Silent Drive Springless Solenoids Since modern PianoDisc systems are equipped with springless solenoids this setting is turned on by default. If you are retrofitting an older PianoDisc system that has solenoids with springs, turn this setting off. Key Hold Force Key Hold Force makes sure that the keys have enough power to stay in place when played. -
Page 15: Individual Key Calibration (Learn)
4. Adjust the Key Hold Force until the correct value is achieved. Individual Key Calibration (“Learn”) The “Learn” process with PRODIGY II is similar to previous generations but has some significant differences. First, there is no need to set power offset. Second, individual key learn levels are irrelevant and not shown. - Page 16 Here’s a look at the PRODIGY II’s learn interface: The percentage on the left The “+1” button increases the indicates the lower headroom. key volume by a small step. Ideally it should be greater than You can press it to make a zero.
- Page 17 The “-10” button reduces the The “+10” button increases the key volume by a big step. You key volume by a big step. You can press it repeatedly to lower can press it repeatedly to raise the volume quickly. the volume quickly. The “-1”...
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Page 18: Minimum Note Duration
5. Use the “-1” and/or “+1” buttons to make small adjustments to the volume level. 6. Press the big blue arrow on the bottom-right corner of the screen to move to the next note and repeat the same process. 7. Continue adjusting each note until you’ve completed all 88 notes. 8. -
Page 19: Note Release Control (Nrc)
For PRODIGY II it is recommended to turn this setting on as changes to the system has allowed the system to perform better with this on than it will be capable of playing with it off. But as always we will leave this option open in the event that someone wants it off. -
Page 20: Pedal Hold Force
Pedal Hold Force is the amount of power the pedal solenoid will operate at when it’s in its holding pattern. When PianoDisc tells the pedal solenoid to hold its position and stay raised, it switches from sending the variable pulses of power that the Pedal Strike Force uses, to a standard holding pattern, or duty cycle. -
Page 21: Pedal Drop Time
“Clair de Lune”. PRODIGY II uses a new method that not only quiets the damper, but also retains musicality. To work, pedal hold force, pedal drop time, and pedal release control all work together for the best... - Page 22 To adjust Pedal Release Control (PRC): 1. Enable Pedal Release Control and set the value from off to A. 2. Go over to the pedal hold force setting and hit the “TEST” button on the pedal hold force setting and listen to how loud the damper is when it drops down. 3.
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Page 23: Sync
IQ calibration Sync: To adjust the sync, you are going to start by setting the iPad volume to 50%. Then you are going to press play and the sync song will begin to play. The Sync song will play scales going up and down the piano with a drum beat in the background. -
Page 24: Audio Output Mode
Audio Output There are three audio output options that determine where audio is played: Analog: This is the default option and should usually be selected. Selecting this option ensures that PianoCD data can be decoded by the IQ engine and allows accompaniment to be played to the speaker and line outputs. -
Page 25: Audio Service
This enables and disables Wi-Fi audio connections. It is recommended to leave this on Device Name: This allows you to change the name of the PRODIGY II so that it may be easier for you to recognize it when trying to connect. For example, if you were to change the name “from Prodigy II”... -
Page 26: Legacy Mode
Standard Mode (audio only) By far, the most common and convenient way to play music through the PRODIGY II is to use Bluetooth Audio and the PianoDisc IQ App. This method sends both the piano’s MIDI data and accompaniment to the PRODIGY II via wireless Bluetooth Audio. - Page 27 15. Using the Calibrate app’s IQ menu, verify that “Hardware Decode” is enabled. You’re all set! You can now play music from the IQ app and it will play wirelessly to your PRODIGY II. You can adjust the iPad’s volume to raise and lower the volume of both the piano and accompaniment.
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Page 28: Promode (Audio + Midi)
If you use a Sonos Bridge to connect the output of PRODIGY II to the input of the bridge, you will need to enable the “Sonos Delay” feature in the LCD menu or Calibrate app. This will delay the piano... - Page 29 2. USB MIDI: You can connect the PRODIGY II to your computer or iPad with a USB-C cable. Note that if your computer or iPad doesn’t have a USB-C port, you may need to connect through a USB hub.
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Page 30: Logitech Media Server
LMS runs on a computer (Mac, Windows, or Linux) and allows you to index and organize your PianoDisc music collection, as well as to access and stream music from a variety of sources, such as local files and PianoDisc Radio. - Page 31 3. In the upper right corner of the screen, you’ll see a pull-down menu with available LMS outputs. Be sure to select your PRODIGY II device from the list. That’s it! LMS is easy to install and use. To learn more, visit:...
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Page 32: Specifications
Specifications Physical Dimensions 196mm (7.72”) W 96mm (3.78”) H 28mm (1.10”) D Power Input 12-60 VDC 4A SD Card Max Capacity SD, SDHC, SDXC up to 2TB Bluetooth Audio Bluetooth v4.2 A2DP BR/EDR Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (802.11n up to 150 Mbps) Wi-Fi audio Version 1 MIDI 1.0...
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