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10Names of Things and What They DoDisplayIndicates the current status and various other information.VALUE knobUse this knob to specify the MIDI transm
11Names of Things and What They DoAC adaptor jackConnect the AC adaptor (PSA series; sold separately) to this jack. Insert the plug firmly so it won’t
12Names of Things and What They Do* If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and cause damage or injury. In the interest of safety, please re
13Driver Installation and SettingsThe installation procedure and the settings will differ depending on your system. To perform the installation and ma
14Driver Installation and SettingsSteps to be performed on the A-500S itself are marked by a symbol. Do not connect the A-500S to your computer unt
15Driver Installation and Settings6. The screen will indicate “A-500S Driver will be installed on your computer.” Click [Next].* If any other message
16Driver Installation and SettingsIn order to use the A-500S with your software, you’ll need to select the A-500S as MIDI input/output device. For det
17Driver Installation and SettingsSteps to be performed on the A-500S itself are marked by a symbol. Do not connect the A-500S to your computer unti
18Driver Installation and Settings7. Set the A-500S’s [ADVANCED DRIVER] switch to the ON position.* If the [ADVANCED DRIVER] switch is set to OFF, th
19Driver Installation and SettingsIn order to use the A-500S with your software, you must select the A-500S as MIDI input/output device. For details o
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20Driver Installation and Settings Steps to be performed on the A-500S itself are marked by a symbol.Do not connect the A-500S to your computer unti
21Driver Installation and Settings9. The screen will indicate “Click Restart to finish installing the software.” Click the [Restart] to restart your c
22Driver Installation and Settings5. Specify the Device Name for the new external device.1. Click the new external device you added to select it, and
23Driver Installation and SettingsThis completes driver installation and settings. Caution when recording or playing back with your softwareCheck the
24Basic Connections and MIDI Flowfig.connect-basic* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, an
25Basic Connections and MIDI Flow* If you want to use Media Player to play a sound module connected to the A-500S’s MIDI OUT connector, make driver se
26Basic Connections and MIDI Flowfig.connect-midi* Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression
27Use MIDI FunctionalityWhat is PLAY mode?This is the mode in which you play the A-500S.In PLAY mode, playing the keyboard will transmit note messages
28Use MIDI FunctionalityWhat is UTILITY mode?This is the mode in which you assign the control messages you want to use, and make settings for the A-50
29Use MIDI Functionalityfig.play1When you turn on the power, the A-500S will start up in PLAY mode.➝ “What is PLAY mode?” (p. 27)In PLAY mode, playing
3USING THE UNIT SAFELY002c• Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor...
30Use MIDI FunctionalityWhile playing the keyboard, move the Pitch Bend/Modulation lever to the left to lower the pitch of the currently selected patc
31Use MIDI FunctionalityTo control your sound module, set the A-500S’s current channel to the MIDI receive channel that’s selected on your sound modul
32Use MIDI FunctionalityTo select a sound on your MIDI sound module, transmit a program change.To select a sound from a different bank, first transmit
33Use MIDI FunctionalityThis lets you transmit a program change message on the “Current channel” (p. 31).fig.PC-1fig.fig.Program1. Press the [PGM CHA
34Use MIDI FunctionalityHere’s how to transmit a bank select LSB (#CC32) message on the “Current channel” (p. 31). The bank select MSB and program ch
35Use MIDI FunctionalityHere’s how to transmit a bank select MSB (#CC00) message on the “Current channel” (p. 31).The bank select LSB and program cha
36Use MIDI FunctionalityBy transmitting a start message (FAh) or stop message (FCh) to your sequencer or similar device, you can start or stop playbac
37Use MIDI FunctionalityA start message (FAh) will be transmitted, and playback or recording will begin.fig.start1fig.utl1. If you simultaneously pres
38Use MIDI FunctionalityA stop message (FCh) will be transmitted, and playback or recording will stop.fig.start1fig.ut1. If you simultaneously press t
39Use MIDI FunctionalityThis transmits a continue message (FBh); playback that had been paused will continue from the current location.fig.cont-1fig.u
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40Use MIDI FunctionalityYou can transmit messages from the A-500S to an external MIDI sound module in order to control it.Use “UTILITY mode” (p. 28)
41Use MIDI FunctionalityHere’s how to set the voice mode of your connected MIDI sound module to mono mode.Mono mode allows you to play only single not
42Use MIDI FunctionalityTurns on the portamento function that creates a smooth pitch change from one note to the next (Portamento On).fig.portaon-1fig
43Use MIDI FunctionalityTurns the portamento function off.fig.panic-1fig.utl1. Simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE] button down.T
44Use MIDI FunctionalityThis lets you transmit a GM2 system on message.fig.panic-1fig.utl1. Simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE]
45Use MIDI FunctionalityçIf notes on a connected MIDI sound module become “stuck,” or if there is something wrong with the sound, you can execute the
46Use MIDI FunctionalityIf you’re in CONTROLLER mode (p. 36), operating the VALUE knob will transmit the value of a specific parameter.fig.start1fig.f
47System SettingsUse UTILITY mode to make various SYSTEM settings for the A-500S.fig.util*1. Simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE]
48System SettingsPerform steps 1–3 (p. 47).fig.hyo4. Use the VALUE knob or the [0] or [1] keys to switch F8 CLOCK ON / OFF.The display will indicate e
49System SettingsPerform steps 1–3 (p. 47).Perform steps 1–3 (p. 47).4. Use the VALUE knob or the keyboard to specify the keyboard sensitivity and cur
5IMPORTANT NOTESPower Supply: Use of Batteries301• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance th
50System SettingsKey Velocity mode lets you specify whether the transmitted velocity value will vary according to your keyboard playing strength and t
51System SettingsYou can assign a specific parameter to the VALUE knob.* The VALUE knob setting is valid only in the CONTROLLER mode of PLAY mode (p.
52System SettingsList of parameters that can be assigned5. Press the [ENTER] button.Keyboard Display Parameter DescriptionVOLUMEAssigns the VOLUME par
53System SettingsIf you’ve selected “Control Change” as the parameter6. Use the VALUE knob or the keyboard to specify the control change number.7. Pre
54AppendicesDriver installation may not be possible due to your settings for “Driver Signing Options.” Refer to the following, and make the appropriat
55AppendicesYour computer may fail to correctly recognize the A-500S if the driver could not be installed according to the specified procedure. If so,
56AppendicesMacintosh users* The displayed content may differ depending on your system.1. Start up your Macintosh with all USB cables disconnected.* M
57AppendicesIf you experience problems such as interrupted notes or dropouts in the sound, you may be able to solve the problem by changing your compu
58Appendices7. Click [OK] to close the Power Options window.8. Close the Edit Plan Settings screen.1. Open the Control Panel, click Performance and M
59AppendicesYou may be able to solve the problem by changing the “Performance” setting of the system as described below.1. Open the Control Panel, cli
6CONTENTSUSING THE UNIT SAFELY ... 3IMPORTANT NOTES ...
60Appendices1. Open the Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance, and double-click System.* If you’re using the Classic view, double-click the
61AppendicesUse this mode if you want to use the standard driver provided by your operating system.* This setting can be used only when running Window
62TroubleshootingIf you experience problems, read this chapter first. It contains information that will help you solve the problem. * For help with Wi
63TroubleshootingDid you log on to Windows with the appropriate user privileges?You must log onto Windows using one of the following user names.• A us
64TroubleshootingDoes your computer meet the requirements of the USB specification?Operation may be unstable if your computer does not meet the electr
65TroubleshootingCould the A-500S be in use by other software?Close all software you currently have running. Next, switch off the A-500S’s power, then
66TroubleshootingWhen the batteries run low, the display will indicate “Lo.” If this message appears, replace the batteries as soon as possible.Replac
67TroubleshootingWas the driver installed correctly?Driver installation may have failed. Reinstall the driver.➝ “Reinstalling the driver” (p. 54)Did
68MIDI ImplementationModel: A-500S Version 1.00 2009.08.1 1. Transmit data Channel voice messages● Note offStatus 2nd byte 3rd byte9nH kkH 00H
69MIDI Implementation Channel mode messagesIn addition to the channel mode messages that can be transmitted in Panic, the A-500S lets you assign any c
7CONTENTSTransmitting a portamento off message... 43Tran
70MIDI Implementation2. Supplementary material● Decimal and Hexadecimal table (An “H” is appended to the end of numbers in hexadecimal notation.)In MI
71MIDI Implementationfig.midi-chart.e.epsFunction...BasicChannelModeNoteNumber :VelocityAfterTouchPitch BendControlChangeProgramChangeSystem Exclusive
72Main SpecificationsA-500S: MIDI KEYBOARD CONTROLLER●Keyboard49 keys (with velocity)●ControllersMIDI Channel ButtonProgram Change ButtonOCTAVE Shift
73INDEXAAC adaptor jack ... 11Active Sensing ...
74INDEXMMacintosh ... 20Medium ...
75INDEXSSecurity Slot ... 11Setting the MIDI Transmit
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79WARNING:IMPORTANT:As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the term
8Contents of the PackageThe A-500S includes the following items. When you open the package, first make sure that all items are included. If any are mi
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9Quick Page Reference TableBefore you beginNames of Things and What They Do p. 10Driver Installation and Settings p. 13Basic Connections and MIDI Flow
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