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HOW TO USE THE KEYBOARD
What is MIDI?
The acronym MIDI is the abbreviation of "Musical Instrument Digital Interface" and represents a standard for the transmission of data
via cables between an electronic musical instrument and a personal computer or another electronic musical instrument.
The Midi system
This keyboard adopts the Midi system, a standard which allows users to receive or send data in MIDI format to a personal compu-
ter or to another keyboard without compatibility problems between musical instruments of different brands.
The TK628 keyboard is equipped with a USB-MIDI plug for connection to the personal computer.
The connection takes place using the cable supplied as shown in the figure:
Minimum system requirements
Personal computer with Pentium 3 800Mhz processor equipped with USB plug.Windows XP or later operating system.
Procedure for connection to the computer
Prior to connecting the keyboard, make sure that the computer is switched on and the keyboard switched off.
Carry out the connection with the cable supplied. Switch on the instrument.
After a few seconds, a series of messages will appear on the computer:
At this point, the keyboard is correctly connected and recognised by the computer.
Note:The recognition of the keyboard by the computer takes places during the first connection; in subsequent connection no mes-
sage will appear. Only the characteristic sound produced by the computer to indicate the insertion of a USB device will be heard..
Attention:
• If the keyboard is not recognised by the computer and a USB device not recognised error message appears, repeat the operation.
If the problem persists, check that the minimum requirements are respected.
• if the operating system is later than Windows XP (Vista ...), it is necessary to download the respective drivers from the internet,
using the site www.bontempi.com.
CONNECTION OF THE KEYBOARD TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER
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