Edirol Computer Keyboard PC 50 User Manual

Owner’s Manual  
Thank you for purchasing the MIDI keyboard controller PC-50.  
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:  
“USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES”  
(OWNER’S MANUAL pp. 2–4). These sections provide  
important information concerning the proper operation of  
the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have  
gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new  
unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The  
manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient  
reference.  
Copyright © 2005 ROLAND CORPORATION  
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in  
any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.  
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY  
The  
symbol alerts the user to important instructions  
Used for instructions intended to alert  
the user to the risk of death or severe  
injury should the unit be used  
improperly.  
or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is  
determined by the design contained within the  
triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for  
general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.  
Used for instructions intended to alert  
the user to the risk of injury or material  
damage should the unit be used  
improperly.  
The  
symbol alerts the user to items that must never  
be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that  
must not be done is indicated by the design contained  
within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it  
means that the unit must never be disassembled.  
* Material damage refers to damage or  
other adverse effects caused with  
respect to the home and all its  
furnishings, as well to domestic  
animals or pets.  
The symbol alerts the user to things that must be  
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is  
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In  
the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-  
cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.  
001  
008b  
Before using this unit, make sure to read the  
instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.  
Use only the specified AC adaptor, and make sure  
the line voltage at the installation matches the  
input voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s body.  
Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or  
be designed for a different voltage, so their use  
could result in damage, malfunction, or electric  
shock.  
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002c  
Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its  
AC adaptor.  
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003  
Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts  
within it (except when this manual provides  
specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer  
all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service  
Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on  
the “Information” page.  
011  
Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material,  
coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft  
drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.  
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012c  
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Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC  
adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by  
your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or  
an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the  
“Information” page when:  
004  
Never use or store the unit in places that are:  
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct  
sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating  
duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or  
are  
• The AC adaptor or the power-supply cord has  
been damaged; or  
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or  
are  
• If smoke or unusual odor occurs  
• Humid; or are  
• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been  
spilled onto the unit; or  
• Exposed to rain; or are  
• Dusty; or are  
• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise  
has become wet); or  
• Subject to high levels of vibration.  
• The unit does not appear to operate normally or  
exhibits a marked change in performance.  
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007  
Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is  
level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on  
stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.  
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013  
In households with small children, an adult should  
provide supervision until the child is capable of  
following all the rules essential for the safe  
operation of the unit.  
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009  
Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord,  
nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage  
the cord, producing severed elements and short  
circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards!  
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014  
Protect the unit from strong impact.  
(Do not drop it!)  
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015  
107d  
Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share  
an outlet with an unreasonable number of other  
devices. Be especially careful when using extension  
cords—the total power used by all devices you  
have connected to the extension cord’s outlet must  
never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for  
the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the  
insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually  
melt through.  
Never handle the AC adaptor body, or its output  
plugs, with wet hands when plugging into, or  
unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.  
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108b  
Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor  
and all cords coming from external devices.  
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109b  
Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and  
unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet.  
016  
Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult  
with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service  
Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on  
the “Information” page.  
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110b  
Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning  
in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the  
outlet.  
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019  
Batteries must never be recharged, heated, taken  
apart, or thrown into fire or water.  
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111: Selection  
If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak  
and cause damage or injury. In the interest of  
safety, please read and observe the following  
precautions.  
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023  
DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional  
audio CD player. The resulting sound may be of a  
level that could cause permanent hearing loss.  
Damage to speakers or other system components  
may result.  
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2
• Carefully follow the installation instructions for  
batteries, and make sure you observe the correct  
polarity.  
• Avoid using new batteries together with used  
ones. In addition, avoid mixing different types  
of batteries.  
101b  
3
5
The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so  
• Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to  
remain unused for an extended period of time.  
their location or position does not interfere with  
their proper ventilation.  
• If a battery has leaked, use a soft piece of cloth  
or paper towel to wipe all remnants of the  
discharge from the battery compartment. Then  
install new batteries. To avoid inflammation of  
the skin, make sure that none of the battery  
discharge gets onto your hands or skin. Exercise  
the utmost caution so that none of the discharge  
gets near your eyes. Immediately rinse the  
affected area with running water if any of the  
discharge has entered the eyes.  
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102d  
Always grasp only the output plug or the body of  
the AC adaptor when plugging into, or  
unplugging from, this unit or an outlet.  
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103b  
At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC  
adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe  
all dust and other accumulations away from its  
prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from the  
power outlet whenever the unit is to remain  
unused for an extended period of time. Any  
accumulation of dust between the power plug and  
the power outlet can result in poor insulation and  
lead to fire.  
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• Never keep batteries together with metallic  
objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces,  
hairpins, etc.  
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112  
Used batteries must be disposed of in compliance  
with whatever regulations for their safe disposal  
that may be observed in the region in which you  
live.  
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104  
Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming  
entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be  
placed so they are out of the reach of children.  
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106  
Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on  
the unit.  
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Important Notes  
291a  
In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2-3, please read and observe the following:  
Power Supply  
Placement  
301  
352a  
Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is  
being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by  
an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine,  
microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a  
motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical  
appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit  
to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not  
practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a power  
supply noise filter between this unit and the electrical  
outlet.  
This device may interfere with radio and television  
reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such  
receivers.  
352b  
Noise may be produced if wireless communications  
devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of  
this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or initi-  
ating a call, or while conversing. Should you experience  
such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices  
so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch  
them off.  
302  
354a  
The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long  
hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause  
for concern.  
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near  
devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed  
vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes.  
Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.  
303a  
The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the unit’s  
355b  
power consumption is relatively high. Should you prefer to  
use batteries, please use the alkaline type.  
When moved from one location to another where the  
temperature and/or humidity is very different, water  
droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage  
or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in  
this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must  
allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation  
has completely evaporated.  
304a  
When installing or replacing batteries, always turn off the  
power on this unit and disconnect any other devices you  
may have connected. This way, you can prevent  
malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices.  
307  
Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the  
power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions  
and/or damage to speakers or other devices.  
358  
Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard. This  
can be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to  
produce sound.  
Maintenance  
401a  
401a  
For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth  
or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To  
remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild,  
non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the  
unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.  
402  
Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any  
kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or defor-  
mation.  
Repairs and Data  
452  
Please be aware that all data contained in the unit's  
memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs.  
Important data should always be written down on paper.  
During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of data.  
However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to  
memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be  
possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no  
liability concerning such loss of data.  
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Additional Precautions  
551  
Please be aware that the contents of memory can be  
irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the  
improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against  
the risk of losing important data, we recommend that you  
periodically write down important data you have stored in  
the unit's memory on paper.  
552  
Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents  
of data that was stored in the unit’s memory once it has  
been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability  
concerning such loss of data.  
553  
Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s  
buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks  
and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.  
556  
When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the  
connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will  
avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal  
elements.  
558b  
To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s  
volume at reasonable levels (especially when it is late at  
night).  
559a  
When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box  
(including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise,  
you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.  
561  
Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold  
separately). By connecting any other expression pedals,  
you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.  
Handling CD-ROMs  
801  
Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside  
(encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM  
discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean  
using a commercially available CD cleaner.  
204  
204  
*
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Mi-  
crosoft Corporation.  
206e  
*
The screen shots in this document are used in compliance  
with the guidelines of the Microsoft Corporation.  
206j  
*
Windows® is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows®  
operating system.”  
207  
*
Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple  
Computer, Inc.  
209  
*
Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.  
213  
*
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.  
220  
*
All product names mentioned in this document are trade-  
marks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.  
231  
*
OMS is a registered trademark of Opcode Systems, Inc.  
232  
*
FreeMIDI is a trademark of Mark of the Unicorn, Inc.  
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Side Panel..................................................................................................................................11  
MIDI flow ............................................................................................................................................ 39  
When using a MIDI connection—Transmitting MIDI messages to an external MIDI sound module, etc. ...40  
Basic connections................................................................................................................................ 40  
MIDI flow ............................................................................................................................................ 40  
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FACTORY RESET .............................................................................................................................. 68  
MIDI implementation......................................................................79  
Main specifications........................................................................83  
INDEX..............................................................................................84  
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Contents of the package  
The PC-50 includes the following items. When you open the package, first make sure that all  
items are included. If any are missing, contact the dealer where you purchased the PC-50.  
MIDI Keyboard Controller  
PC-50  
fig.PC-50-all  
USB cable  
Use this to connect the USB connector of your computer with the USB connector of the  
PC-50. For details on connections and driver installation, refer to Setup. (Windowsp. 14/  
Macintoshp. 27)  
* Please use only the included USB cable. If you require a replacement due to loss or damage, please  
contact a “EDIROL/Roland Service Center” listed in the “Information” section at the end of this  
manual.  
CD-ROM  
This contains drivers for use with the PC-50.  
Owner’s Manual  
This is the manual you are reading. Please keep it on hand for reference.  
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Quick page reference table  
p. 78  
Before you begin  
Names of things and what they do  
Driver Installation  
Input/output device settings  
Basic connections and MIDI flow  
System settings  
p. 10  
p. 14, p. 27  
p. 36  
p. 38  
p. 61  
p. 41  
p. 43  
p. 44  
p. 44  
p. 44  
p. 44  
p. 44  
p. 44  
p. 45  
p. 46  
p. 47  
p. 49  
Using the MIDI functionality Explanation of the PC-50’s operating modes  
Play  
Features Useful When Playing  
Modulation  
Hold  
Expression  
Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel  
p. 51  
p. 52  
Transmitting a portamento on message  
Transmitting a portamento off message  
Transmitting a GM2 system on message  
Transmitting a reset message  
Transmitting the value of a specific parameter  
F8 CLOCK  
VELOCITY CURVE  
KEY VELOCITY  
MIDI I/F MODE  
VALUE ENCODER  
p. 54  
p. 54  
p. 55  
p. 56  
p. 57  
p. 58  
p. 59  
p. 60  
p. 62  
p. 63  
p. 64  
p. 65  
p. 66  
p. 68  
p. 69  
p. 72  
p. 77  
Making system settings  
FACTORY RESET  
ADVANCED DRIVER  
Problems related to the USB driver  
Problems when using the PC-50  
Trouble Shooting  
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Names of things and what they do  
Panel  
fig.panelA_60  
2
1
1
Display  
Indicates the current status and various  
other information.  
Operating a controller will cause  
Number its current value to appear in the  
display for a time.  
USB  
This will blink when MIDI mes-  
sages are transmitted via USB or  
MIDI OUT.  
DATA  
OUT  
This will blink in UTILITY mode  
(p. 42).  
UTILITY  
5
3
4
2
VALUE Encoder Knob  
Use this knob to specify the MIDI transmit  
channel or the program change number.  
In CONTROLLER mode (p. 50), this knob  
controls the parameter you specify (p. 60).  
Turning the encoder specifies the value.  
6
*
If you do not operate or play the PC-50 for a certain length of  
3
OCTAVE -/+ Button  
4
5
6
MIDI CH Button  
Specifies the transmission channel (Current channel (p. 45)) for the keyboard and bender.  
PGM CHANGE Button  
Transmits program change messages on the current channel.  
In CONTROLLER mode (p. 50) this transmits a Stop message (FCh).  
Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever  
This lever can be used to modify the pitch or apply vibrato.  
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Names of things and what they do  
Side Panel  
fig.rear_50  
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13 14  
7
8
AC Adaptor Jack  
Connect the AC adaptor (PSA series; sold separately) to this jack. Insert the plug firmly so it won’t get  
unplugged accidentally.  
Power Switch  
Power-on status when using the AC adaptor or batteries  
DC  
* If the AC adaptor is connected and batteries are inserted, the power supplied by the AC adap-  
tor is used. If you disconnect the AC adaptor, the power supplied by the batteries is used.  
Power is off  
OFF  
Power on using a USB cable (when not using the AC adaptor)  
* USB(=BUS power) can be used when the PC-50 is connected to your computer via a USB cable.  
In this case, the power will be supplied from your computer via the USB cable. To use the PC-  
50 with bus power, set the power switch to USB.  
USB  
* For some computers, the PC-50 may not operate if bus power is used. In this case, use the AC  
adaptor (sold separately) or batteries.  
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USB Connector  
Use this when connecting the PC-50 to your computer via a USB cable.  
Hold Jack  
10  
11  
12  
13  
Connect a pedal switch to this jack and use it as a hold pedal.  
Expression Jack  
Connect an expression pedal to this jack and use it to control tone or volume in real time.  
MIDI OUT Connector  
ADVANCED DRIVER Switch  
This switches the driver operation mode. Normally, you will leave this ON.  
In MAC OS X, you can also use the PC-50 with the ADVANCED DRIVER switch OFF.  
(Set the ADVANCED DRIVER (p. 69))  
Security Slot(  
)
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Names of things and what they do  
Inserting batteries  
1
Make sure that the power switch is turned off.  
2
Remove the battery cover located on the rear panel of the PC-50.  
* When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of newspapers or magazines, and place them under the  
four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and controls. Also, you should try to orient  
the unit so no buttons or controls get damaged.  
* When turning the unit upside-down, handle with care to avoid dropping it, or allowing it to fall or tip over.  
3
4
Insert four AA batteries into the battery compartment, making sure to observe the correct polarity  
(+/-).  
* Use alkaline batteries.  
* Do not mix new batteries with partially used batteries, and do not mix batteries of differing types.  
Close the battery cover.  
When the batteries run low, the display will indicate “Lo.” When this message appears, replace the  
batteries as soon as possible.  
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Setup  
and make the necessary settings.  
Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows).............................. (p. 14)  
Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh) ........................... (p. 27)  
What is a driver?  
A “driver” is software that transfers data between the PC-50 and application software running on  
your computer, when your computer and the PC-50 are connected by a USB cable. The driver  
sends data from your application to the PC-50, and from the PC-50 to your application.  
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Getting Connected and Installing  
Drivers (Windows)  
Installing the driver  
The installation procedure will differ depending on your system.  
Please proceed to one of the following sections, depending on the system you use.  
• Windows XP users................................................................... (p. 14)  
• Windows 2000 users ................................................................ (p. 19)  
• Windows Me/98 users............................................................ (p. 23)  
Windows XP users  
You must log on using a  
user name with an  
1
2
administrative account  
type (e.g., Administrator).  
For details on user  
accounts, please consult  
the system administrator  
of your computer.  
Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if  
used).  
Open the System Properties dialog box.  
1. Click the Windows start menu, and from the menu, select Control  
Panel.  
2. In “Pick a category,” click “Performance and Maintenance.”  
3. In “or pick a Control Panel icon,” click the System icon.  
Depending on how your  
system is set up, the  
System icon may be  
displayed directly in the  
Control Panel (the Classic  
view). In this case, double-  
click the System icon.  
fig.2-1_30  
3
Click the Hardware tab, and then  
click [Driver Signing].  
Open the Driver Signing Options  
dialog box.  
What you actually see on  
your computer screen may  
be different, depending on  
your computing  
environment and the  
operating system you’re  
using.  
installed the driver.  
(If you changed “What  
action do you want  
Windows to take?” (p.  
17))  
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Make sure that “What action do you want Windows to take?” is set to  
“Ignore.”  
If it is set to “Ignore,” simply click [OK].  
If it is not set to “Ignore,” make a note of the current setting (“Warn” or  
“Block”). Then change the setting to “Ignore” and click [OK].  
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Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows)  
5
6
Click [OK] to close the System Properties dialog box.  
Exit all currently running software.  
Also close any open windows. If you are using virus checking or similar  
software, be sure to exit it as well.  
7
8
Prepare the CD-ROM.  
If the screen indicates  
“Windows can perform  
the same action each  
time you insert a disk or  
connect a device with  
this kind of file,” click  
[Cancel].  
Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.  
Click the Windows start button. From the menu that appears, select  
“Run...”  
The “Run...” dialog box will appear.  
fig.2-3_45  
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Specify the name of the file you  
want to execute.  
To check the drive name  
Click the Start button, and  
choose My Computer from  
the menu that appears. In  
the window that appears,  
check the drive name of  
the CD-ROM drive  
Enter the following into the “Open” field, and click [OK].  
(drive name): \Driver\XP2k\SETUPINF.EXE  
* In the explanatory example shown here, the drive name is given as “D:.” The drive  
name “D:” may be different for your system. Specify the drive name of your CD-  
ROM drive.  
into which you inserted  
the CD-ROM in step 7.  
The drive name is the (D:)  
or (E:) displayed by the  
CD-ROM drive.  
The SetupInf dialog box will appear.  
You are now ready to install the driver.  
10  
Set the PC-50’s ADVANCED DRIVER Switch to the ON position.  
* Installation cannot proceed as described below if the switch is turned OFF.  
11  
Use the USB cable to connect the PC-50 to your computer.  
1. Set the PC-50’s power switch to the OFF position.  
2. Use the USB cable to connect the PC-50 to your computer.  
Once the connections have  
been completed, turn on  
power to your various  
devices in the order  
specified. By turning on  
devices in the wrong  
order, you risk causing  
malfunction and/or  
damage to speakers and  
other devices.  
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Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows)  
12  
Set the PC-50’s power switch to the USB position.  
This unit is equipped with  
a protection circuit. A brief  
interval (a few seconds)  
after power up is required  
before the unit will operate  
normally.  
Near the task bar, your computer will indicate “Found New Hardware.”  
Please wait.  
13  
The Found New Hardware Wizard will appear.  
Select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced),” and click  
[Next].  
fig.2-7_40  
If the Found New  
14  
Hardware Wizard asks  
you whether you want to  
connect to Windows  
Update, choose “No” and  
then click [Next].  
The screen will indicate  
“Please choose your search  
and installation options.”  
Select “Don’t search. I will  
choose the driver to install,”  
and click [Next].  
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Make sure that the “Model” field indicates “EDIROL PC-50,” and click  
[Next].  
Driver installation will begin.  
If the “What action do you want Windows to take?” (Step 4) (p. 14)setting was not set to “Ignore,” a  
“Hardware Installation” dialog box will appear.  
A dialog box with a “!” symbol will appear.  
1. Click [Continue Anyway].  
2. Continue the installation.  
1. Click [OK].  
2. When the “Found New Hardware Wizard” appears, click [Finish].  
3. Return to step 1 (p. 14) and re-install the driver from the beginning of the procedure.  
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The Insert Disk dialog box will appear.  
The Insert Disk dialog  
Click [OK].  
may not appear. In that  
case, proceed to the next  
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The Files Needed dialog box will appear.  
Input the following into the “Copy files from” field, and click [OK].  
(drive name):\Driver\XP2k.  
step.  
Specify the drive name of  
your CD-ROM drive.  
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If the “What action do you want Windows to take?” (Step 4) (p. 14)setting was not set to “Ignore,” a  
“Hardware Installation” dialog box will appear.  
A dialog box with a “!” symbol will appear.  
1. Click [Continue Anyway].  
2. Continue the installation.  
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The screen will indicate “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard.”  
Make sure that the “Model” field indicates “EDIROL PC-50,” click [Finish].  
Wait until “Found New Hardware” appears near the taskbar.  
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When driver installation has been completed, the System Settings Change  
dialog box will appear.  
If the System Settings  
Change dialog box does  
not appear, restart  
Windows from the Start  
menu.  
Click [Yes]. Windows will restart automatically.  
If you changed “What action do you want Windows to take?”  
If you changed the Driver Signing Options (p. 14), restore the original  
setting after Windows restarts.  
1. Log on to Windows using the user name of an administrative account  
(e.g., Administrator).  
2. Click the Windows start menu, and from the menu that appears, select  
Control Panel.  
3. In “Pick a category,” click “Performance and Maintenance.”  
4. In “or pick a Control Panel icon,” click the System icon. The System  
Properties dialog box will appear.  
Depending on how your  
system is set up, the  
5. Click the Hardware tab, and then click [Driver Signing]. The Driver  
Signing Options dialog box will appear.  
System icon may be  
displayed directly in the  
Control Panel (classic  
view). In this case, double-  
click the System icon.  
6. Return the What action do you want Windows to take? setting to the  
original setting (either “Warn” or “Block”), and click [OK].  
7. Click [OK]. The System properties dialog box will close.  
This completes installation of the driver.  
Next, we recommend that you give priority to background services on your computer, so MIDI  
processing will be as smooth as possible. (“Giving priority to background services” (p. 18))  
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Giving priority to background services  
In Windows XP, make settings to give priority to background services. To  
ensure that MIDI processing occurs smoothly, use the following procedure to  
make settings.  
1
Open the System Properties dialog box.  
1. Click the Windows start menu, and from the menu, select Control  
Panel.  
2. In “Pick a category,” click “Performance and Maintenance.”  
3. In “or pick a Control Panel icon,” click the System icon.  
Depending on how your  
system is set up, the  
2
Click the Advanced tab.  
System icon may be  
displayed directly in the  
Control Panel (the Classic  
view). In this case, double-  
click the System icon.  
3
At the right of the Performance field, click [Settings].  
The Performance Options dialog box will appear.  
4
Click the Advanced tab.  
fig.2-30a  
5
In the Processor Scheduling field,  
select “Background services,” and  
click [OK].  
6
The System Properties dialog box will close.  
Next, make device settings.  
(“Setting the driver—Specifying the MIDI output destination” (p. 24))  
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Windows 2000 users  
1
Log on to Windows as a  
user with administrative  
privileges (such as  
Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if  
used).  
2
Administrator).  
Open the System Properties dialog box.  
1. Click the Windows Start menu, and from the menu that appears, select  
Settings | Control Panel.  
2. In Control Panel, double-click the System icon.  
fig.05-2_30  
3
Click the Hardware tab, and then  
click [Driver Signing].  
The Driver Signing Options  
dialog box will appear.  
4
have installed the driver.  
(“If you changed “File  
signature verification””  
(p. 21))  
Make sure that “File signature verification” is set to “Ignore.”  
If it is set to “Ignore,” simply click [OK].  
If it is not set to “Ignore,” make a note of the current setting (“Warn” or  
“Block”). Then change the setting to “Ignore” and click [OK].  
5
6
Click [OK] to close the System Properties dialog box.  
Exit all currently running software.  
Also close any open windows. If you are using virus checking or similar  
software, be sure to exit it as well.  
7
8
Prepare the CD-ROM.  
Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.  
Click the Windows Start menu. From the menu that appears, select “Run...”  
The “Run...” dialog box will appear.  
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fig.05-5_40  
9
In the dialog box that appears,  
input the following into the  
“Open” field, and click [OK].  
To check the drive name  
In the Windows desktop,  
double-click the My  
Computer icon. In the  
window that appears,  
check the drive name of  
the CD-ROM drive into  
which you inserted the  
CD-ROM in step7.  
(drive name):\Driver\XP2k\SETUPINF.EXE  
The drive name is the (D:)  
or (E:) displayed by the  
* In the explanatory example shown here, the drive name is given as “D:.” The drive  
name “D:” may be different for your system. Specify the drive name of your CD-  
ROM drive.  
CD-ROM drive  
.
The SetupInf dialog box will appear.  
You are now ready to install the driver.  
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Set the PC-50’s ADVANCED DRIVER Switch to the ON position.  
* Installation cannot proceed as described below if the switch is turned OFF.  
Once the connections have  
been completed, turn on  
power to your various  
devices in the order  
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Use the USB cable to connect the PC-50 to your computer.  
1. Set the PC-50’s power switch to the OFF position.  
specified. By turning on  
devices in the wrong  
order, you risk causing  
malfunction and/or  
damage to speakers and  
other devices.  
2. Use the USB cable to connect the PC-50 to your computer.  
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Set the PC-50’s power switch to the USB position.  
Near the task bar, your computer will indicate “Found New Hardware.”  
Please wait.  
This unit is equipped with  
a protection circuit. A brief  
interval (a few seconds)  
after power up is required  
before the unit will operate  
normally.  
If the “File signature verification” (Step 4) (p. 19) setting was not set to  
“Ignore,” a “Digital Signature Not Found” dialog box will appear.  
If “File signature verification” is set to “Warn”  
1. Click [Yes].  
2. Continue the installation.  
1. Click [OK].  
2. When the “Found New Hardware Wizard” appears, click [Finish].  
3. Return to step 1 (p. 19) and re-install the driver from the beginning  
of the procedure.  
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The Insert Disk dialog box will appear.  
If the Insert Disk dialog  
box does not appear,  
Click [OK].  
proceed to the next step.  
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The Files Needed dialog box will appear.  
Input the following into the “Copy files from” field, and click [OK].  
(drive name): \Driver\XP2K  
Specify the drive name of  
your CD-ROM drive.  
If the “File signature verification” (Step 4) (p. 19) setting was not set to “Ignore,” a “Digital Signature  
Not Found” dialog box will appear.  
1. Click [Yes].  
2. Continue the installation.  
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The screen will indicate “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard.”  
Make sure that the “Model” field indicates “EDIROL PC-50,” click [Finish].  
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If the System Settings  
Change dialog box does  
not appear, restart  
Windows from the Start  
menu.  
The System Settings Change dialog box may appear.  
Click [Yes]. Windows will restart automatically.  
If you changed “File signature verification”  
If you changed the “File signature verification” (p. 19) setting, restore the original setting after  
Windows restarts.  
1. After Windows restarts, log in to Windows as a user with administrative privileges, (such as  
Administrator).  
2. In the Windows desktop, right-click the My Computer icon, and from the menu that appears,  
select Properties. The System Properties dialog box will appear.  
3. Click the Hardware tab, and then click [Driver Signing]. The Driver Signing Options dialog  
box will appear.  
4. Return the “File signature verification” setting to the original setting (either “Warn” or  
“Block”), and click [OK].  
5. Click [OK]. The System Properties dialog box will close.  
This completes installation of the driver.  
Next, we recommend that you give priority to background services on your computer, so MIDI  
processing will be as smooth as possible.(Giving priority to background services (p. 22))  
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Giving priority to background services  
In Windows 2000, make settings to give priority to background services.  
To ensure that MIDI processing occurs smoothly, use the following  
procedure to make settings.  
1
Click the Windows Start menu, and from the menu that appears, select  
Settings | Control Panel. In Control Panel, double-click the System icon.  
2
Click the Advanced tab.  
3
At the right of the Performance field, click [Performance Options].  
The Performance Options dialog box will appear.  
fig.back2000  
4
In the Application response  
field, choose “Background  
services” and click [OK].  
5
Click [OK] to close the System Properties dialog box.  
Next, make device settings.  
(“Setting the driver—Specifying the MIDI output destination” (p. 24))  
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Windows Me/98 users  
1
With the PC-50 disconnected, start up Windows.  
Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used).  
2
Exit all currently running software.  
Also close any open windows. If you are using virus checking or similar  
software, be sure to exit it as well.  
3
4
Prepare the CD-ROM.  
Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.  
Click the Windows Start menu. From the menu that appears, select Run....  
The “Run...” dialog box will appear.  
To check the drive name  
In the Windows desktop,  
double-click the My  
fig.05-13  
5
In the dialog box that appears,  
input the following into the  
“Open” field, and click [OK].  
Computer icon. In the  
window that appears,  
check the drive name of  
the CD-ROM drive into  
which you inserted the  
CD-ROM in step3.  
The drive name is the (D:)  
or (E:) displayed by the  
(drive name): \Driver\Me98\SETUPINF.EXE  
CD-ROM drive  
.
* In the explanatory example shown here, the drive name is given as “D:.” The drive  
ROM drive.  
Once the connections have  
been completed, turn on  
power to your various  
devices in the order  
The SetupInf dialog box will appear.  
You are now ready to install the driver.  
6
7
specified. By turning on  
devices in the wrong  
order, you risk causing  
malfunction and/or  
damage to speakers and  
other devices.  
Set the PC-50’s ADVANCED DRIVER Switch to the ON position.  
* Installation cannot proceed as described below if the switch is turned OFF.  
Use the USB cable to connect the PC-50 to your computer.  
1. Set the PC-50’s power switch to the OFF position.  
2. Use the USB cable to connect the PC-50 to your computer.  
This unit is equipped with  
a protection circuit. A brief  
interval (a few seconds)  
after power up is required  
before the unit will operate  
normally.  
8
9
Set the PC-50’s power switch to the USB position.  
In the SetupInf dialog box, click [OK].  
Next, make device settings.  
(“Setting the driver—Specifying the MIDI output destination” (p. 24))  
If a message recommends  
that you restart Windows,  
restart Windows as  
directed.  
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Setting the driverSpecifying the MIDI output destination  
Make the following settings so that you can use the MIDI functionality of the  
PC-50. For details on connections, refer to “Basic connections and MIDI  
flow” (p. 38).  
1
Open Control Panel.  
Click the Windows start menu, and from the menu that appears, select  
Control Panel.  
2
Depending on how your  
Open the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box.  
system is set up, the  
In “Pick a category” click “Sound, Speech, and Audio Devices.” Next, in  
“or pick a Control Panel icon,” click the sounds and Audio Devices icon.  
Sounds and Audio  
Devices icon may be  
displayed directly in the  
Control Panel (the Classic  
view). In this case, double-  
click the Sounds and  
Audio Devices icon.  
3
Click the Audio tab.  
fig.XP-E  
4
For MIDI music playback, click the ▼  
located at the right of [Default  
device], and select the MIDI device  
from the list that appears.  
Select the appropriate  
MIDI device for your  
system. You do not  
If you want to use Media Player to play  
a sound module connected to the PC-  
50’s MIDI OUT connector, select  
EDIROL PC-50 MIDI OUT.  
necessarily have to select  
EDIROL PC-50 MIDI OUT.  
For details on the PC-50’s  
output devices, refer  
to“Input / output  
5
Close the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box.  
Click [OK] to complete the settings.  
devices” (p. 36).  
This completes settings for using the PC-50 with an software that uses the standard Windows device  
settings, such as Media Player.  
For details on how to make these settings, refer to the owner’s manual for your software.  
For details on the PC-50’s output devices, refer to “Input / output devices” (p. 36).  
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Make the following settings so that you can use the MIDI functionality of the  
PC-50. For details on connections, refer to “Basic connections and MIDI  
flow” (p. 38).  
1
2
3
Open Control Panel.  
Click the Windows Start menu, and from the menu that appears, select  
Settings | Control Panel.  
If the Sound and  
Open the Sounds and Multimedia Properties.  
Multimedia icon is not  
displayed, click “Show all  
control panel options” in  
the frame at the left.  
In Control Panel, double-click the Sounds and Multimedia icon to open the  
Sounds and Multimedia Properties dialog box.  
Click the AUDIO tab.  
fig.2K-E  
4
For MIDI music playback, click the ▼  
located at the right of [Preferred  
device], and select the MIDI device  
from the list that appears.  
Select the appropriate  
MIDI device for your  
system. You do not  
necessarily have to select  
EDIROL PC-50 MIDI OUT.  
If you want to use Media Player to play  
a sound module connected to the PC-  
50’s MIDI OUT connector, select  
EDIROL PC-50 MIDI OUT.  
For details on the PC-50’s  
output devices, refer to  
“Input / output devices”  
(p. 36).  
5
Close the Sounds and Multimedia Properties dialog box.  
Click [OK] to complete the settings.  
This completes settings for using the PC-50 with an software that uses the standard Windows device  
settings, such as Media Player.  
For details on how to make these settings, refer to the owner’s manual for your software.  
For details on the PC-50’s output devices, refer to “Input / output devices” (p. 36).  
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Make the following settings so that you can use the MIDI functionality of the  
PC-50. For details on connections, refer to “Basic connections and MIDI  
flow” (p. 38).  
1
Open Control Panel.  
Click the Windows Start menu, and from the menu that appears, select  
Settings | Control Panel.  
2
Open the Multimedia Properties dialog box.  
In Control Panel, double-click the Multimedia icon to open the “Multimedia  
Properties” dialog box.  
3
Click the MIDI tab.  
fig.98-E  
Select the appropriate  
MIDI device for your  
system. You do not  
4
Set “MIDI output.”  
Select [Single instrument], and select  
the MIDI device from the list that  
appears, and click [Apply].  
necessarily have to select  
EDIROL PC-50 MIDI OUT.  
If you want to use Media Player to play  
a sound module connected to the PC-  
50’s MIDI OUT connector, select  
EDIROL PC-50 MIDI OUT.  
For details on the PC-50’s  
output devices, refer to  
“Input / output devices”  
(p. 36).  
5
Close the Multimedia Properties dialog box.  
Click [OK] to complete the settings.  
This completes settings for using the PC-50 with an software that uses the standard Windows device  
settings, such as Media Player.  
For details on how to make these settings, refer to the owner’s manual for your software.  
For details on the PC-50’s output devices, refer to “Input / output devices” (p. 36).  
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Drivers (Macintosh)  
The installation procedure will differ depending on your system.  
Please proceed to one of the following sections, depending on the system you use.  
• Mac OS X users......................................................................... (p. 27)  
• Mac OS 9 users ......................................................................... (p. 30)  
Mac OS X users  
Installing the driver  
If the “Authenticate” dialog box appears during the installation, input the  
password and click “OK.”  
1
Disconnect all USB cables other than those for your keyboard and mouse,  
and restart your Macintosh.  
2
Prepare the CD-ROM.  
Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.  
3
In the Driver (Mac OS X) folder of the CD-ROM, double-click  
PC50USBDriver.pkg.  
What you actually see on  
* A message such as “This Installer package needs to...” may appear.  
Click “Continue.”  
your computer screen may  
be different, depending on  
your computing  
4
5
The display will indicate “Welcome to the EDIROL PC-50 Driver  
Installer.” Click [Continue].  
environment and the  
operating system you’re  
using.  
The display will indicate “Select a Destination.”  
Click the drive in which the operating system is installed to select it, and then  
click [Continue].  
Select your startup disk as  
the drive.  
6
7
The display will indicate “Easy Install.”  
Click [Install] or [Upgrade].  
The display will indicate “Installing this software requires you to restart  
your computer when the installation is done.”  
Click [Continue Installation].  
8
The display will indicate “The software was successfully installed.”  
Click [Restart] to restart your computer.  
This completes installation of the PC-50 driver.  
Next, make MIDI device settings. (Setting the driver (p. 28))  
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Setting the driver  
Mac OS settings  
Make the following settings so that you can use the MIDI functionality of the PC-50.  
For details on connections, refer to “Basic connections and MIDI flow” (p. 38).  
1
Once the connections have  
been completed, turn on  
power to your various  
devices in the order  
specified. By turning on  
devices in the wrong  
order, you risk causing  
malfunction and/or  
damage to speakers and  
other devices.  
Set the PC-50’s ADVANCED DRIVER Switch to the ON position.  
* Installation cannot proceed as described below if the switch is turned OFF.  
2
Use the USB cable to connect the PC-50 to your computer.  
1. Set the PC-50’s power switch to the OFF position.  
2. Use the USB cable to connect the PC-50 to your computer.  
3
Set the PC-50’s power switch to the USB position.  
4
Open the Applications folder of your Macintosh hard disk. In the Utilities  
folder, double-click Audio MIDI Setup to open the Audio MIDI Setup.  
Connect the cable to the USB  
connector of the Macintosh  
itself, not to the USB  
fig.osx2a-e  
connector of the keyboard.  
Click MIDI Devices  
5
Mac OS X v10.2 was used  
in producing the screen  
shot shown at left.  
Click Add Dvice  
6
Click Show Info  
7
5
Click the MIDI Devices tab.  
This unit is equipped with  
a protection circuit. A brief  
interval (a few seconds)  
after power up is required  
before the unit will operate  
normally.  
6
Click “Add Device” twice.  
Two new external MIDI devices will appear.  
7
Specify a name for each new external device.  
1. Click Show Info.  
2. Enter the name in the Device  
Name field. Enter the  
For details on MIDI device  
settings, refer to the  
owner’s manual for the  
software you are using.  
following for each new  
external device.  
First  
Second  
Device  
Name  
PC-50 MIDI OUT  
PC-50  
Mac OS X v10.2 was used  
in producing the screen  
shot shown at left.  
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8
Connect the and symbols (which signify the outputs and inputs) of the  
EDIROL PC-50 icon to those of the New External Device icon by using the  
mouse to drag between them.  
Mac OS X v10.2 was used  
in producing the screen  
shot shown at left.  
Use the mouse to  
drag a connection  
9
Close the Audio MIDI Setup.  
Next, make software settings.  
For details on MIDI device  
settings, refer to the  
1
Make MIDI device settings on your sequencer software.  
owner’s manual for the  
software you are using.  
For details on the PC-50’s output devices, refer to “Input / output devices”  
(p. 36).  
When using the PC-50 with your software  
Before using the PC-50 with your software, please note the following points.  
• Use the USB cable to connect the PC-50 to your computer before you start up your software.  
• Do not disconnect the USB cable from the PC-50 while your software is running.  
• Quit your software before you disconnect the USB cable from the PC-50.  
• Turn off the Sleep function of your Macintosh.  
• The PC-50 will not operate in the Mac OS X Classic environment. Use the PC-50 when the Classic  
environment is not running.  
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Mac OS 9 users  
Setting the PC-50 to OS 9 mode  
If you're using the PC-50 with Mac OS 9, you must set the PC-50 to  
OS 9 mode, you must use the following procedure to set the PC-50  
to OS 9 mode.  
* You must make this setting before you install the driver.  
1
Slide the PC-50’s power switch to the OFF position.  
2
Switch ON the ADVANCED DRIVER switch (located on the side panel).  
If the screen indicates:  
“Software needed for the  
USB device “EDIROL PC-  
50” is not available.  
Would you like to look  
for the software on the  
Internet?”click  
3
While holding down the [PGM CHANGE] button,  
slide the power switch to the USB position.  
4
The display will indicate “PC-50” and then  
“OS9.”  
[Cancel].  
The PC-50 is now set to OS 9 mode.  
Canceling the OS 9 mode setting  
Before you use the PC-50 with an operating system other than Mac OS 9 (i.e.,  
Windows or Mac OS X), you must use the following procedure to cancel the  
OS 9 mode setting.  
1. Slide the PC-50’s power switch to the OFF position.  
2. Switch ON the ADVANCED DRIVER switch (located on the side panel).  
3. While holding down the [MIDI CH] button, slide  
the power switch to the USB position.  
4. The display will indicate “PC-50.” (The “OS9”  
indication will not appear.)  
The OS 9 mode setting has been cancelled.  
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Installing the driver  
OMS can be found in the  
Use either OMS or FreeMIDI as the MIDI driver.  
OMS 2.3.8 E folder within  
The included PC-50 driver is an add-on module for using the PC-50 with  
OMS or FreeMIDI.  
the OMS (Mac OS 9,8)  
folder of the CD-ROM. If  
you would like to know  
more about OMS, refer to  
OMS_2.3_Mac.pdf which  
can be found in the same  
folder.  
* Either OMS or FreeMIDI must be installed in your Macintosh, as appropriate for  
the sequencer software you are using.  
If a PC-50 is already connected to your Macintosh when you install the driver,  
a message like the following will appear when the Macintosh is started up.  
Perform the steps described below as appropriate for the message that is  
displayed.  
If you install OMS or  
FreeMIDI after installing  
the PC-50 driver, you must  
install the PC-50 driver  
once again.  
If the screen indicates:  
“Software needed for the USB device “EDIROL PC-50” is not available.  
Would you like to look for the software on the Internet?”click [Cancel].  
If the screen indicates:  
“The software needed to use the USB device “PC-50” cannot be found.  
Please refer to the device documentation to install the necessary  
software.”click [OK].  
Use the following procedure to install the PC-50 driver.  
Disconnect the PC-50 from  
the Macintosh before you  
perform the installation.  
1
Exit all currently running software.  
If you are using a virus checker or similar software, be sure to exit this as well.  
2
3
Prepare the CD-ROM.Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.  
Double-click the PC-50 Driver-E Installer icon (found in the Driver E (Mac  
OS 9,8) folder of the CD-ROM) to start up the installer.  
4
The installation location  
will be shown differently  
depending on your  
Verify the Install Location, and click [Install].  
fig.05-20  
5
system. Make sure that  
you have selected the  
startup disk for the system  
you are currently using.  
If a message like the following is  
displayed, click [Continue].  
The other currently running  
softwares will exit, and installation  
will continue.  
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A dialog box will indicate Installation was successful.  
Click [Restart] to restart your Macintosh.  
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Setting the driver  
If you are using FreeMIDI, proceed to “FreeMIDI settings” (p. 34).  
OMS settings  
1
Set the PC-50’s ADVANCED DRIVER Switch to the ON position.  
Once the connections have  
been completed, turn on  
power to your various  
devices in the order  
* Installation cannot proceed as described below if the switch is turned OFF.  
2
Use the USB cable to connect the PC-50 to your computer.  
1. Set the PC-50’s power switch to the OFF position.  
specified. By turning on  
devices in the wrong  
order, you risk causing  
malfunction and/or  
damage to speakers and  
other devices.  
2. Use the USB cable to connect the PC-50 to your computer.  
3
Set the PC-50’s power switch to the USB position.  
* Connect the cable to the USB connector of the Macintosh itself, not to the USB  
connector of the keyboard.  
This unit is equipped with  
a protection circuit. A brief  
interval (a few seconds)  
after power up is required  
before the unit will operate  
normally.  
fig.3-3  
4
From the CD-ROM, drag the Driver E (Mac OS 9,8) -  
OMS Setting folder into the Opcode - OMS  
Applications folder on the hard disk of your Macintosh  
to copy it there.  
If you are using the PC-50  
in conjunction with other  
MIDI devices, make  
fig.3-4  
5
In the Opcode - OMS Applications folder where you  
settings as described in  
Readme_E.htm located in  
the Driver E (Mac OS 9,8)  
folder of the CD-ROM.  
installed OMS, double-click OMS Setup to start it up.  
fig.3-5_35  
6
If a dialog box like the one shown  
We recommend that you  
turn off AppleTalk, by  
selecting Chooser from the  
Apple menu.  
here appears, click [Turn It Off]. A  
confirmation dialog box will then  
appear, so click [OK].  
fig.3-6_35  
7
The Create a New Studio Setup  
dialog box will appear. Click  
[Cancel].  
If you accidentally clicked [OK], click  
[Cancel] in the next screen.  
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fig.3-8_35  
8
Choose “Open” from the File menu.  
From the OMS Setting folder that you  
copied in step 4, select the PC-50 file,  
and click [Open].  
A screen like the one shown here will  
appear.  
fig.3-9_35  
9
From the Edit menu, select OMS MIDI  
Setup.  
In the OMS MIDI Setupdialog box that  
appears, check Run MIDI in  
background, and click [OK].  
fig.3-10_40  
A diamond mark ( ) indicated the settings are enabled.  
10  
From the File menu, choose Make  
Current.  
* If you are unable to select Make  
Current, it has already been applied,  
and you may continue to the next step.  
11  
Verify that MIDI transmission and reception can be performed correctly.  
From the Studio menu, choose Test Studio.  
fig.OMS3  
12  
Try playing the keyboard of the PC-  
50. If the arrow beside number 1 in the  
diagram at right blinks, the settings  
have been made correctly.  
For details on the PC-50’s  
output devices, refer to  
“Input / output devices”  
(p. 36).  
When you move the mouse cursor  
near the MIDI connector icon, the  
cursor will change to a shape.  
If a MIDI sound module is connected  
to the PC-50’s MIDI OUT connector,  
click the MIDI connector icon shown  
in the diagram at the right. If you hear  
sound, the settings have been made  
correctly.  
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Exit OMS Setup.  
From the File menu, choose [Exit]. If the AppleTalk confirmation dialog box  
appears, click [OK] to close the dialog box.  
This completes installation of the driver.  
Next, make MIDI device settings in your sequencer or other software.  
For details on how to make these settings, refer to the owner’s manual for your software.  
For details on the PC-50’s input / output devices, refer to “Input / output devices” (p. 36).  
FreeMIDI settings  
1
Once the connections have  
Set the PC-50’s ADVANCED DRIVER Switch to the ON position.  
been completed, turn on  
power to your various  
devices in the order  
specified. By turning on  
devices in the wrong  
order, you risk causing  
malfunction and/or  
damage to speakers and  
other devices.  
* Installation cannot proceed as described below if the switch is turned OFF.  
2
3
Use the USB cable to connect the PC-50 to your computer.  
1. Set the PC-50’s power switch to the OFF position.  
2. Use the USB cable to connect the PC-50 to your computer.  
Set the PC-50’s power switch to the USB position.  
* Connect the cable to the USB connector of the Macintosh itself, not to the USB  
connector of the keyboard.  
This unit is equipped with  
a protection circuit. A brief  
interval (a few seconds)  
after power up is required  
before the unit will operate  
normally.  
4
5
From the CD-ROM, drag the Driver E (Mac OS 9,8) - FreeMIDI Setting  
folder into the FreeMIDI Applications folder on the hard disk of your  
Macintosh to copy it there.  
Open the FreeMIDI Applications folder from the location into which you  
installed FreeMIDI, and double-click the FreeMIDI Setup icon to start it up.  
If you are using the PC-50  
in conjunction with other  
MIDI devices, make  
settings as described in  
Readme_E.htm located in  
the Driver E (Mac OS 9,8)  
folder of the CD-ROM.  
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The first time you start up, use the following procedure.  
1. A dialog box saying “Welcome to FreeMIDI!” will appear.  
Click [Continue].  
2. The FreeMIDI Preferences dialog box will appear.  
Click [Cancel].  
When “OMS is installed  
on this computer...”  
3. The About Quick Setup dialog box will appear.  
Click [Cancel].  
appears, click [FreeMIDI].  
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7
8
From the File menu, choose Open.  
If you are unable to select  
Open, make settings as  
Select PC-50 from the FreeMIDI Setting folder you copied in step 3, and  
click [Open].  
follows.  
1.From the File menu,  
choose FreeMIDI  
Preference.  
9
Verify that MIDI transmission and reception occur correctly.  
From the MIDI menu, choose Check Connections.  
2.Uncheck “Use OMS  
when available.”  
3.Close FreeMIDI.  
fig.FreeMIDI  
10  
Try playing the keyboard of the PC-  
Return to step 4 and  
50. If  
in the diagram at right  
continue the procedure.  
changes to a shape, the settings  
have been made correctly.  
If a MIDI sound module is connected  
to the PC-50’s MIDI OUT connector,  
click the PC-50 MIDI OUT icon shown  
in the diagram at the right. If you hear  
sound, the settings have been made  
correctly.  
For details on the PC-50’s  
output devices, refer to  
“Input / output devices”  
(p. 36).  
11  
12  
Once again choose the MIDI menu command Check Connections to end  
the test.  
From the File menu, choose Quit to exit FreeMIDI Setup.  
This completes installation of the driver.  
Next, make MIDI device settings in your sequencer or other software.  
For details on how to make these settings, refer to the owner’s manual for your software.  
For details on the PC-50’s output devices, refer to “Input / output devices” (p. 36).  
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Input / output devices  
In order to obtain the best performance from your software, you must make the appropriate input/  
output device settings.  
For details on these settings, refer to the owner’s manual for your software.  
was not installed correctly. Please reinstall the driver.  
If you specify PC-50 MIDI OUT as the output port for your sequencer software, messages  
will be transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector of the PC-50 itself.  
MIDI OUT DEVICE  
PC-50 MIDI OUT  
* Turn MIDI I/F MODE ON as described in “MIDI I/F MODE” (p. 65).  
This port receives messages from the keyboard, Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever, and VALUE  
MIDI IN DEVICE  
encoder.  
PC-50  
The port assignment determines how the keyboard, Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever, and  
VALUE encoder are mapped to PC-50.  
fig.flow-USB  
MIDI I/F MODE ON  
USB  
PC  
PC-50  
MIDI OUT DEVICE  
MIDI OUT  
PC-50 MIDI OUT  
MIDI IN DEVICE  
PC-50  
PC-50 KEYBOARD  
MIDI I/F MODE OFF  
USB  
PC  
PC-50  
MIDI OUT DEVICE  
MIDI OUT  
PC-50 MIDI OUT  
MIDI IN DEVICE  
PC-50  
PC-50 KEYBOARD  
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Operation  
The PC-50 is a controller that transmits MIDI messages. You cannot perform using only the PC-50  
by itself. You will need to connect it to a sound module or computer.  
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Basic connections and MIDI flow  
USB connections with your computerTransmitting MIDI messages to your software  
Basic connections  
fig.connect-basic  
AC adaptor (sold separately)  
It is not necessary to connect the AC adaptor if you are using a  
USB connection. However, with some computers, the PC-50 may  
not operate when powered from the USB bus. In this case, set the  
power switch to the DC position and connect the AC adaptor.  
DP Series (sold separately)  
EV-5 (sold separately)  
Roland  
* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn  
off the power on all devices before making any connections.  
risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.  
MIDI flow  
* Turn MIDI I/F MODE OFF as described in “MIDI I/F MODE” (p. 65).  
fig.flow-USB-off-e  
MIDI I/F MODE OFF  
USB  
PC  
PC-50  
MIDI OUT DEVICE  
MIDI OUT  
PC-50 MIDI OUT  
MIDI IN DEVICE  
PC-50  
PC-50 KEYBOARD  
This port receives messages from the keyboard, Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever, and VALUE  
encoder.  
MIDI IN DEVICE  
PC-50  
The port assignment determines how the keyboard, Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever, and  
VALUE encoder are mapped to PC-50.  
The messages of the keyboard, Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever, and VALUE encoder will be  
transmitted from here.  
PC-50 KEYBOARD  
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Basic connections and MIDI flow  
USB connections with your computerUsing the PC-50 as a MIDI interface  
* If you want to use Media Player to play a sound module connected to the PC-50’s MIDI OUT connector, make  
driver settings.(Windows: p. 24 / Macintosh: p. 28, p. 32).  
Basic connections  
fig.connect-MIDI-IF  
AC adaptor (sold separately)  
It is not necessary to connect the AC adaptor if you are using a  
USB connection. However, with some computers, the PC-50 may  
not operate when powered from the USB bus. In this case, set the  
power switch to the DC position and connect the AC adaptor.  
DP series  
(sold separately)  
Roland  
EV-5  
(sold separately)  
MIDI  
IN  
MIDI sound module (sold separately)  
* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn  
off the power on all devices before making any connections.  
risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.  
MIDI flow  
* Turn MIDI I/F MODE ON as described in “MIDI I/F MODE” (p. 65).  
fig.flow-USB-on-e  
MIDI I/F MODE ON  
USB  
PC  
PC-50  
MIDI OUT DEVICE  
MIDI OUT  
PC-50 MIDI OUT  
MIDI IN DEVICE  
PC-50  
PC-50 KEYBOARD  
If you specify PC-50 MIDI OUT as the output port for your sequencer software, messages  
will be transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector of the PC-50 itself.  
MIDI OUT DEVICE  
PC-50 MIDI OUT  
* Turn MIDI I/F MODE ON as described in “MIDI I/F MODE” (p. 65).  
This port receives messages from the keyboard, Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever, and VALUE  
encoder.  
MIDI IN DEVICE  
PC-50  
The port assignment determines how the keyboard, Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever, and  
VALUE encoder are mapped to PC-50.  
The messages of the keyboard, Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever, and VALUE encoder will be  
transmitted from here.  
PC-50 KEYBOARD  
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When using a MIDI connection—Transmitting MIDI messages to an external MIDI sound module, etc.  
Basic connections  
fig.connect-midi  
AC adaptor (sold separately)  
DP series  
(sold separately)  
Roland  
EV-5  
(sold separately)  
MIDI  
IN  
MIDI sound module (sold separately)  
* Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you  
risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.  
MIDI flow  
fig.flow-midi-e  
PC-50  
MIDI OUT  
PC-50 KEYBOARD  
The messages of the keyboard, Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever, and VALUE encoder will be  
transmitted from here.  
PC-50 KEYBOARD  
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Use MIDI functionality  
How to switch modes  
PLAY  
PLAY mode  
What is PLAY mode?  
This is the mode in which you play the PC-50.  
In PLAY mode, playing the keyboard will transmit note messages to play the MIDI device.  
In PLAY mode, you can play the keyboard to produce sound on a connected sound module, and  
also use various other functions, such as operating the Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever to change the  
pitch of the currently sounding note (Pitch Bend), adding vibrato (Modulation), or switching the  
octave (Octave Shift).  
In this mode you can also specify the MIDI transmit channel, and transmit program changes,  
parameters, or start/stop messages.  
To switch the PC-50 to PLAY mode...  
When you turn on the power, the PC-50 will start up in PLAY mode.  
fig.util  
To switch the PC-50 to PLAY mode from UTILITY mode (p. 42), simultaneously  
hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE] button down or press the  
[CANCEL] button.  
• You are returned to PLAY mode once a setting or a process has been completed  
within the UTILITY mode.  
• You will also return to PLAY mode if you cancel an operation within UTILITY mode. In this  
case, the setting you had been making will be discarded.  
Functions in PLAY mode  
Play  
p. 43  
ver, VALUE encoder, hold pedal and expression pedal.  
Specify the MIDI transmit  
channel  
p. 45  
p. 47  
Transmit a Program  
Change message  
DI CH] will transmit a Start (FAh) message.  
Start playback  
Stop playback  
p. 51  
p. 52  
p. 60  
If you’re in CONTROLLER mode (p. 50), pressing  
[PGM CHANGE] will transmit a Stop (FCh) message.  
If you’re in CONTROLLER mode (p. 50), operating the  
VALUE encoder will transmit the value of a specific  
parameter.  
Transmit the value of a  
specific parameter  
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UTILITY mode  
What is UTILITY mode?  
This is the mode in which you assign the control messages you want to use, and make settings for  
the PC-50 itself.  
In UTILITY mode, you use the keyboard to choose the function you want to set. In UTILITY mode,  
playing the keyboard will not transmit notes.  
To switch the PC-50 to UTILITY mode...  
fig.util*  
To switch the PC-50 to UTILITY mode from PLAY mode,  
simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE]  
button down.  
The display will indicate “UTL,” and the PC-50 enters UTILITY  
mode.  
Functions in UTILITY mode  
Transmit a Bank Select  
LSB message  
Transmit a Bank Select  
MSB message  
This switches the bank.  
Transmit bank select LSB (CC#32) message.  
This switches the bank.  
Transmit bank select MSB (CC#00) message.  
This transmits a Continue message (FBh); playback that had  
been paused will continue from the current location.  
p. 48  
p. 49  
p. 53  
p. 54  
p. 55  
p. 56  
p. 57  
p. 58  
Continue playback from  
the current location  
Transmit a Poly Mode On  
message  
Transmit a Mono Mode  
On message  
Transmit a Portamento  
On message  
Transmit a Portamento  
Off message  
Sets the voice mode to Poly mode.  
Sets the voice mode to Mono mode.  
Turns on the portamento function that creates a smooth pitch  
change from one note to the next (Portamento On).  
Turns the portamento function off.  
Transmit a GM2 System On message.  
Transmit a GM2 System  
On message  
Transmit a Reset  
message  
Stop “stuck” notes or other problems with the sound on a con-  
nected MIDI sound module.  
p. 59  
p. 61  
Make system settings  
You can make system settings for the PC-50 itself.  
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PLAY  
Play  
fig.panel-1  
When you turn on the power, the PC-50 will start up in PLAY mode.  
What is PLAY mode? (p. 41)  
In PLAY mode, playing the keyboard will transmit note messages to play the connected MIDI  
device.  
In order to transmit MIDI messages from the PC-50, perform the following steps.  
1
Set the MIDI channel the PC-50 will use to transmit to the same channel on the sound module  
(software) is using to receive on.  
Use MIDI Channel mode to set the MIDI transmit channel.  
(Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel (p. 45)).  
2
3
Select a sound on your MIDI sound module.  
(Selecting Sounds on a Sound Module (p. 46)).  
Once you have finished making settings, try playing the keyboard.  
When you play the keyboard in PLAY mode, MIDI messages are sent to the sound module  
(software).  
* Since the PC-50 does not contain a sound generator, you cannot play MIDI data using the PC-50 alone.  
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Features Useful When Playing  
Move the Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever (left or right) to transmit Pitch  
Bend messages, and apply subtle pitch changes to notes.  
* The amount of pitch change (“bend range”) depends on the settings of  
your sound module.  
Applying Pitch Changes to Notes  
(Pitch Bend)  
Push the Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever away from you to transmit Modu-  
lation messages (CC#01), changing the sound in real time (usually by add-  
ing a vibrato effect).  
* The type of change this produces in the sound depends on the settings of  
your sound module.  
Modifying the Sound of Notes  
(Modulation)  
If a pedal switch or foot switch (one from the DP series or BOSS FS-5U;  
sold separately) is connected to the rear panel HOLD jack, you can press the  
Adding a Sustain Effect to Notes foot switch to make notes continue sounding even after you remove your  
(Hold)  
hand from the keyboard (the Hold function). This will transmit the MIDI  
message Hold 1 (CC#64). The Hold On message (data 127) is transmitted  
when you press the pedal, and Hold Off (data 0) when you release the pedal.  
Controlling the Volume or Timbre If an expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately) is connected to the rear panel  
of the Sound  
EXPRESSION jack, you can use the pedal to control the volume or tone.  
(Expression)  
You can press [OCTAVE -] or [OCTAVE +] to raise or lower the pitch range  
of the keyboard (the Octave Shift function).  
Press [OCTAVE -] once to lower the pitch range one octave. Press it once  
again to lower the range an additional octave. Permissible settings for this  
range from -4 to 5 octaves. [OCTAVE -] or [OCTAVE +] will light according  
to the current Octave Shift setting.If you simultaneously press [OCTAVE -]  
and [OCTAVE +], the Octave Shift setting will be reset to 0, restoring the nor-  
mal pitch range of the keyboard.  
Changing Octaves  
(Octave Shift)  
While playing the keyboard, move the Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever to  
the left to lower the pitch of the currently selected patch, or to the right to  
raise its pitch. This is known as pitch bend.  
You can also apply vibrato by gently pressing the Modulation Controller.  
This is known as modulation.  
If you push the lever away from you and the same time move it to the right  
or left, you can apply both effects at once.  
Pitch Bend  
Modulation  
* The amount of pitch change (“bend range”) depends on the settings of your  
sound module.  
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Use MIDI functionality  
PLAY  
Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel  
To control your sound module, set the PC-50’s current channel to the MIDI receive channel that’s  
selected on your sound module.  
Current channel  
The current channel is the transmit channel for the keyboard, Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever,  
VALUE encoder, hold pedal and expression pedal.  
fig.MIDIch-1_76  
2
1
fig.MIDIch  
1
Press the [MIDI CH] button.  
The [MIDI CH] button will light. The display will show the current channel setting.  
2
Use the VALUE encoder to specify the desired channel number.  
Value range 1–16  
The current channel has now been set.  
In CONTROLLER mode (p. 50), pressing the [MIDI CH] button will transmit a Start message (FAh).  
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Selecting Sounds on a Sound Module  
—Transmitting Program Change / Bank Select Massages  
To select a sound on your MIDI sound module, transmit a Program Change.  
To select a sound from a different bank, first transmit a Bank Select message that switches the bank.  
Then transmit a program change.  
* You must transmit the Bank Select message before transmitting the Program Change message.  
What is a bank?  
MIDI sound modules organize their numerous sounds in various groups according to the category of  
sound. These groups are called “banks.”  
Program Change messages can only select sounds within the same bank, but by using these in  
conjunction with Bank Select messages, you can select different variations of sound.  
Transmitting a program change message.................................... (p. 47)  
Transmitting a bank select LSB message.................................... (p. 48)  
Transmitting a bank select MSB message .................................... (p. 49)  
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PLAY  
Transmitting a program change message  
This lets you transmit a program change message on the Current channel (p. 45).  
fig.PC-1_75  
2
1
fig.program  
1
Press the [PGM CHANGE] button.  
The [PGM CHANGE] button will light. The display will indicate the program  
change that was transmitted most recently.  
2
Use the VALUE encoder to specify the program change you want to transmit.  
Value range  
1–128  
The program change message has now been transmitted.  
In CONTROLLER mode (p. 50), pressing the [PGM CHANGE] button will transmit a Stop message (FCh).  
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Here’s how to transmit a bank select LSB (#CC32) message on the Current channel (p. 45). The  
bank select MSB and program change message you most recently transmitted (specified) as  
described in “Transmitting a bank select MSB message” (p. 49) and “Transmitting a program  
change message” (p. 47) will also be transmitted.  
fig.BANK-1_75  
4
3
2
1
fig.util*  
1
Simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE]  
button down.  
The display will indicate “UTL,” and the PC-50 enters UTILITY  
mode.  
2
Press [BANK LSB] key.  
fig.BANK-3  
3
Use the VALUE encoder or the [0][9] keys of the keyboard to specify the bank  
select LSB that you want to transmit.  
*1 Reference  
fig.enter  
4
Press the [ENTER] button.  
* The setting will be cancelled if you press another button instead of the [ENTER]  
button.  
The bank select LSB message has now been transmitted.  
*1 The -- area displays the currently set value. If it has not been set, the default setting will be displayed. Even if you change the type or  
mode of the MIDI message that is assigned, the default setting will be displayed. This will be lit if the value is the same as the  
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Here’s how to transmit a bank select MSB (#CC00) message on the Current channel (p. 45).  
The bank select LSB and program change message you most recently transmitted (specified)  
as described in “Transmitting a bank select LSB message” (p. 48) and “Transmitting a program  
change message” (p. 47) will also be transmitted.  
fig.BANK-1_75  
4
3
2
1
fig.util*  
1
Simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE]  
button down.  
The display will indicate “UTL,” and the PC-50 enters UTILITY  
mode.  
2
3
Press [BANK MSB] key.  
fig.BANK-2  
Use the VALUE encoder or the [0][9] keys of the keyboard to specify the bank  
select MSB that you want to transmit.  
*1 Reference  
fig.enter  
4
Press the [ENTER] button.  
* The setting will be cancelled if you press another button instead of the [ENTER]  
button.  
The bank select MSB message has now been transmitted.  
*1 The -- area displays the currently set value. If it has not been set, the default setting will be displayed. Even if you change the type or mode  
of the MIDI message that is assigned, the default setting will be displayed. This will be lit if the value is the same as the currently set value,  
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Starting/stopping playback—Transmitting start/stop messages  
By transmitting a start message (FAh) or stop message (FCh) to your sequencer or similar device,  
you can start or stop playback on the sequencer.  
By transmitting a continue message (FBh), you can resume playback from the point where it was  
last stopped.  
Use CONTROLLER mode to transmit start/stop messages.  
What is CONTROLLER mode?  
In this mode, the [MIDI CH] button, [PGM CHANGE] button, and VALUE encoder are assigned  
different functions than in the normal PLAY mode.  
[MIDI CH] button  
[PGM CHANGE] button  
VALUE encoder  
CONTROLLER mode Transmit a Start message Transmit a Stop message Transmit the specified parameter  
Specify the MIDI transmit  
channel  
Specify a MIDI transmit channel or  
transmit a program change number  
Normal PLAY mode  
Specify a program change  
To switch the PC-50 to CONTROLLER mode...  
If you simultaneously press the [MIDI CH] button and the [PGM CHANGE] button, the [MIDI CH]  
button and [PGM CHANGE] button will light, and the PC-50 will be in CONTROLLER mode.  
If you again press the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE] button simultaneously, the [MIDI CH]  
button and [PGM CHANGE] button will go dark, and the PC-50 will be in Normal PLAY mode.  
* CONTROLLER mode works only in PLAY mode. It is not available in UTILITY mode.  
Use UTILITY mode (p. 42) to transmit a continue message.  
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CONTROLLER  
PLAY  
Starting playback—Transmitting a start message  
A start message (FAh) will be transmitted, and playback or recording will begin.  
fig.cont-1_80  
2
1
fig.util  
1
If you simultaneously press the [MIDI CH] button and the [PGM CHANGE] button,  
the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE] button will light, and the PC-50 will be  
in CONTROLLER mode.  
fig.program  
2
Press the [MIDI CH] button.  
The start message has now been transmitted.  
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CONTROLLER  
PLAY  
Stopping playback—Transmitting a stop message  
A stop message (FCh) will be transmitted, and playback or recording will stop.  
g.cont-1_80  
2
1
fig.util  
1
If you simultaneously press the [MIDI CH] button and the [PGM CHANGE] button,  
the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE] button will light, and the PC-50 will be  
in CONTROLLER mode.  
fig.program  
2
Press the [PGM CHANGE] button.  
The stop message has now been transmitted.  
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Continuing playback from the current location—Transmitting a continue message  
This transmits a continue message (FBh); playback that had been paused will continue from the  
current location.  
fig.start-1_80  
3
2
1
fig.util*  
1
Simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE]  
button down.  
The display will indicate “UTL,” and the PC-50 enters UTILITY  
mode.  
fig.cont  
2
Press the [CONT] key.  
The display will indicate “CNT” and blink.  
fig.enter  
3
Press the [ENTER] button.  
* The setting will be cancelled if you press another button instead of the [ENTER]  
button.  
The continue message has now been transmitted.  
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Messages  
p. 54  
p. 55  
p. 57  
POLY MODE ON  
MONO MODE ON  
PORTAMENTO OFF  
GM2 SYSTEM ON  
RESET  
p. 58  
p. 59  
Use UTILITY mode (p. 42) to transmit these messages to an external MIDI sound module.  
Transmitting a poly mode on message  
Here’s how to set the voice mode of your connected MIDI sound module to Poly mode.  
Poly mode allows you to play multiple notes (chords) simultaneously.  
fig.poly-1_80  
3
2
1
fig.util*  
1
Simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE]  
button down.  
The display will indicate “UTL,” and the PC-50 enters UTILITY  
mode.  
fig.ply  
2
Press the [POLY] key.  
The display will indicate “PLY” and blink.  
fig.enter  
3
Press the [ENTER] button.  
* The setting will be cancelled if you press another button instead of the [ENTER]  
button.  
The poly mode on message has now been transmitted.  
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Transmitting a mono mode on message  
Here’s how to set the voice mode of your connected MIDI sound module to Mono mode.  
Mono mode allows you to play only single notes at a time.  
fig.mono-1_80  
3
2
1
fig.util*  
1
Simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE]  
button down.  
The display will indicate “UTL,” and the PC-50 enters UTILITY  
mode.  
fig.mno  
2
Press the [MONO] key.  
The display will indicate “MNO” and blink.  
fig.enter  
3
Press the [ENTER] button.  
* The setting will be cancelled if you press another button instead of the [ENTER]  
button.  
The mono mode on message has now been transmitted.  
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Transmitting a portamento on message  
Turns on the portamento function that creates a smooth pitch change from one note to the next  
(Portamento On).  
fig.portaon-1_80  
3
2
1
fig.util*  
1
Simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE]  
button down.  
The display will indicate “UTL,” and the PC-50 enters UTILITY  
mode.  
fig.pon  
2
Press the [PORTA ON] key.  
The display will indicate “PON” and blink.  
fig.enter  
3
Press the [ENTER] button.  
* The setting will be cancelled if you press another button instead of the [ENTER]  
button.  
The portamento on message has now been transmitted.  
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Transmitting a portamento off message  
Turns the portamento function off.  
fig.portaoff-1_80  
3
2
1
fig.util*  
1
Simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE]  
button down.  
The display will indicate “UTL,” and the PC-50 enters UTILITY  
mode.  
fig.pof  
Press the [PORTA OFF] key.  
The display will indicate “POF” and blink.  
fig.enter  
2
Press the [ENTER] button.  
* The setting will be cancelled if you press another button instead of the [ENTER]  
button.  
The portamento off message has now been transmitted.  
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Transmitting a GM2 system on message  
This lets you transmit a GM2 system on message.  
fig.gm2-1_80  
3
2
1
fig.util*  
1
Simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE]  
button down.  
The display will indicate “UTL,” and the PC-50 enters UTILITY  
mode.  
fig.gm2  
2
Press the [GM2 SYS ON] key.  
The display will indicate “GM2” and blink.  
fig.enter  
3
Press the [ENTER] button.  
* The setting will be cancelled if you press another button instead of the [ENTER]  
button.  
The GM2 system on message has now been transmitted.  
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Transmitting a reset message  
If notes on a connected MIDI sound module become “stuck,” or if there is something wrong with  
the sound, you can execute the Panic function to solve the problem.  
When you execute the Panic function, All sounds off, All notes off, and Reset all controllers  
messages will be transmitted on all channels.  
fig.panic-1_80  
3
2
1
fig.util*  
1
Simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE]  
button down.  
The display will indicate “UTL,” and the PC-50 enters UTILITY  
mode.  
fig.pnc  
2
Press the [PANIC] key.  
The display will indicate “PNC” and blink.  
fig.enter  
3
Press the [ENTER] button.  
* The setting will be cancelled if you press another button instead of the [ENTER]  
button.  
The reset message has now been transmitted.  
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CONTROLLER  
PLAY  
Transmitting the value of a specific parameter  
Specified parameters  
The PC-50 lets you assign a specific parameter to the VALUE encoder so that the value of that  
To assign a parameter  
System settings (p. 61)  
If you’re in CONTROLLER mode (p. 50), operating the VALUE encoder will transmit the value of  
a specific parameter.  
fig.memory-1_80  
2
1
fig.util  
1
If you simultaneously press the [MIDI CH] button and the [PGM CHANGE] button,  
the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE] button will light, and the PC-50 will be  
in CONTROLLER mode.  
2
Operate the VALUE encoder.  
The value of the parameter you assigned will be transmitted.  
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Set the system settings  
Use UTILITY mode (p. 42) to make various system settings for the PC-50.  
fig.util*  
1
Simultaneously hold the [MIDI CH] button and [PGM CHANGE]  
button down.  
The display will indicate “UTL,” and the PC-50 enters UTILITY  
mode.  
fig.sy0  
2
Press the [SYSTEM] key.  
The display will indicate “SY0” and blink.  
fig.enter  
3
Use the VALUE encoder or the [0][9] keys to specify the System setting that  
you want to set, and then press the [ENTER] button.  
* The setting will be cancelled if you press another button instead of the [ENTER]  
button.  
Confirm what’s indicated and use the appropriate method to make the setting.  
Key-  
Setting  
method  
Display  
Mode  
Content of the setting  
Default  
board  
0
F8 CLOCK  
ON/OFF  
Specify whether F8 Clock is to be transmitted.  
OFF  
p. 62  
p. 62  
If “F8 CLOCK ON/OFF” is ON, specify the default value  
of the F8 Clock. After the power is turned on, this tempo  
will continue to be output until you move a controller to  
which TEMPO is assigned.  
When you play the keyboard of the PC-50, note messages  
will be transmitted with a velocity value that corresponds  
to your playing strength. By setting the VELOCITY  
CURVE, you can modify the keyboard’s sensitivity and the  
curve that is followed when the velocity value changes.  
F8 CLOCK  
DEFAULT  
TEMPO  
1
2
120  
VELOCITY  
CURVE  
1-MEDIUM p. 63  
Specify whether the transmitted velocity value will vary  
according to the keyboard sensitivity and curve you select-  
ed in “VELOCITY CURVE”, or will always be transmitted  
at a fixed value.  
KEY  
VELOCITY  
3
4
5
6
TOUCH  
p. 64  
p. 65  
p. 66  
p. 68  
MIDI I/F  
MODE  
Specify whether the PC-50 will function as a MIDI interface  
using its MIDI connectors.  
ON  
VALUE  
ENCODER  
Select the parameter that is transmitted by the VALUE en-  
coder.  
VOLUME  
-
FACTORY  
RESET  
Restore all settings of the PC-50 to their factory-set condi-  
tion.  
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F8 CLOCK ON / OFF (Keyboard: 0)  
Perform steps 1–3 (p. 61).  
fig.hyo  
4
Keyboard  
Setting  
OFF  
ON  
Use the VALUE encoder or the [0] or [1] keys to switch F8 CLOCK  
ON / OFF.  
0
1
The display will indicate either “ON” or “OFF.”  
5
Press the [ENTER] button.  
F8 CLOCK DEFAULT TEMPO (Keyboard: 1)  
Perform steps 1–3 (p. 61).  
4
Use the VALUE encoder or the [0][9] keys to specify F8 CLOCK DEFAULT TEMPO. (Value  
range 20–250)  
The specified value will indicate in the display.  
5
Press the [ENTER] button.  
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VELOCITY CURVE (Keyboard: 2)  
Perform steps 1–3 (p. 61).  
4
Use the VALUE encoder or the keyboard to specify the keyboard sensitivity and curve.  
Keyboard  
0
Display  
Setting  
Curve  
Keyboard’s sensitivity  
High velocity values will be  
produced even if you play  
the keyboard softly.  
1-LIGHT  
The standard setting. The  
volume will change in a nat-  
ural way according to your  
playing strength.  
The keyboard sensitivity  
will be normal.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1-MEDIUM  
1-HEAVY  
2-LIGHT  
1
2
3
High velocity values will be  
produced only if you play  
the keyboard strongly.  
High velocity values will be  
produced even if you play  
the keyboard softly.  
Compared to curve 1, the  
volume will change more  
significantly for softly  
played notes.  
The keyboard sensitivity  
will be normal.  
2-MEDIUM  
2-HEAVY  
3-LIGHT  
High velocity values will be  
produced only if you play  
the keyboard strongly.  
High velocity values will be  
produced even if you play  
the keyboard softly.  
Variations in your playing  
strength will produce natu-  
ral-sounding changes in  
volume.  
The keyboard sensitivity  
will be normal.  
3-MEDIUM  
3-HEAVY  
4-LIGHT  
High velocity values will be  
produced only if you play  
the keyboard strongly.  
High velocity values will be  
produced even if you play  
the keyboard softly.  
Compared to curve 1, the  
volume will change more  
significantly for the strong-  
ly played notes.  
The keyboard sensitivity  
will be normal.  
4-MEDIUM  
4-HEAVY  
4
High velocity values will be  
produced only if you play  
the keyboard strongly.  
5
Press the [ENTER] button.  
VELOCITY CURVE setting  
You can also access the VELOCITY CURVE setting screen by holding down the  
[VELCRV] button while you turn on the power.  
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KEY VELOCITY (Keyboard: 3)  
Key Velocity mode lets you specify whether the transmitted velocity value will vary according  
to your keyboard playing strength and the specified “VELOCITY CURVE” (p. 63), or will  
always be transmitted at a fixed value.  
The PC-50 detects the strength with which you play a key, and transmits the velocity value  
accordingly. However, if you set Key Velocity mode to a fixed value, the velocity will be  
Key Velocity mode to specify a fixed value if you don’t want your playing dynamics to have an  
effect.  
Perform steps 1–3 (p. 61).  
4
Use the VALUE encoder or the keyboard to specify the Key Velocity mode.  
Key-  
board  
Display  
Mode  
Description  
Velocity values will be transmitted according to the key-  
board sensitivity and curve you selected in “VELOCITY  
CURVE” (p. 63).  
0
TOUCH  
Velocity will be transmitted at the specified value regard-  
less of how strongly you play the keyboard.  
1–127  
Fixed value  
5
Press the [ENTER] button.  
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MIDI I/F MODE (Keyboard: 4)  
Perform steps 1–3 (p. 61).  
4
Use the VALUE encoder or the [0][1] keys to specify MIDI I/F MODE.  
Key-  
board  
Display  
Mode  
Description  
The MIDI connectors on the PC-50 will function as a MIDI interface.  
MIDI messages from a computer connected via USB to the PC-50 will  
be sent to the MIDI device connected to the PC-50’s MIDI OUT con-  
nector.  
MIDI I/F MODE ON  
MIDI I/F MODE  
ON  
USB  
PC  
PC-50  
0
MIDI OUT DEVICE  
MIDI OUT  
PC-50 MIDI OUT  
MIDI IN DEVICE  
PC-50  
PC-50 KEYBOARD  
MIDI messages received by the PC-50 are not output from the PC-50.  
MIDI messages from the PC-50 will be sent to your computer or ex-  
ternal MIDI device.  
MIDI I/F MODE OFF  
USB  
PC  
PC-50  
MIDI I/F MODE  
OFF  
1
MIDI OUT DEVICE  
MIDI OUT  
PC-50 MIDI OUT  
MIDI IN DEVICE  
PC-50  
PC-50 KEYBOARD  
5
Press the [ENTER] button.  
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VALUE ENCODER (Keyboard: 5)  
You can assign a specific parameter to the VALUE encoder.  
Specified parameters  
If you’re in CONTROLLER mode (p. 50), operating the VALUE encoder will transmit the value of a specific  
parameter.  
Transmitting the value of a specific parameter (p. 60)  
* The VALUE encoder setting is valid only in the CONTROLLER mode of PLAY mode (p. 41).  
Perform steps 1–3 (p. 61).  
4. Use the VALUE encoder or the keyboard to specify VALUE ENCODER.  
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List of parameters that can be assigned  
Keyboard  
Display  
Parameter  
Description  
Assigns the VOLUME parameter to the VALUE encoder.  
VOLUME  
VOLUME: 0–127  
Assigns the PANPOT parameter to the VALUE encoder.  
PANPOT  
TEMPO  
PANPOT: 0–127  
Assigns the tempo of the F8 Clock messages to the VALUE en-  
coder.  
TEMPO: 20–250  
Assigns the COARSE TUNING parameter to the VALUE encod-  
er.  
COARSE TUNING  
COARSE TUNING: 0–127  
Assigns the FINE TUNING parameter to the VALUE encoder.  
FINE TUNING  
AFTERTOUCH  
FINE TUNING: 0–127  
Assigns the AFTERTOUCH parameter to the VALUE encoder.  
AFTERTOUCH: 0–127  
Assigns the CONTROL CHANGE parameter to the VALUE en-  
coder.  
CONTROL CHANGE  
CONTROL CHANGE: 0–127  
Assigns the CHORUS LEVEL parameter to the VALUE encoder.  
CHORUS LEVEL  
REVERB LEVEL  
CHORUS LEVEL: 0–127  
Assigns the REVERB LEVEL parameter to the VALUE encoder.  
REVERB LEVEL: 0–127  
Assigns the KEY VELOCITY parameter to the VALUE encoder.  
KEY VELOCITY  
In KEY VELOCITY MODE, the velocity value is fixed.  
The PC-50 transmits velocity values that correspond to the  
force with which you play the keyboard, but if KEY VELOC-  
ITY is assigned to the VALUE encoder, the fixed velocity val-  
ue you specify using the VALUE encoder will be transmitted  
regardless of how you actually play the keyboard. Use KEY  
VELOCITY MODE if you don’t want the velocity values to be  
affected by how you play the keyboard.  
KEY VELOCITY: tch, 1–127  
* If you use the VALUE encoder to set the value to “tch”, the  
transmitted velocity will correspond to the force with which  
you actually play the keyboard.  
5
Press the [ENTER] button.  
If you’ve selected “Control Change” as the parameter  
6
Use the VALUE encoder or the keyboard to specify the control change number.  
7
Press the [ENTER] button.  
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System settings  
FACTORY RESET (Keyboard: 6)  
Perform steps 1–3 (p. 61).  
fig.rst  
4
The display will indicate “RST.”  
fig.yes  
5
Press the [ENTER] button.  
The display will blink “YES” and blink.  
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Set the ADVANCED DRIVER  
Use the ADVANCED DRIVER Switch (p. 11) to switch ADVANCED DRIVER ON / OFF.  
Normally, we recommend that you use ON.  
On Mac OS X, you can also use this with the ADVANCED DRIVER OFF setting.  
This is the operating mode when the ADVANCED DRIVER switch is ON.  
ON  
*FPT technology is used to perform high-speed MIDI transfer.  
Normally, we recommend that you use this mode.  
This is the operating mode when the ADVANCED DRIVER switch is OFF.  
Select this if you are using the standard MIDI driver provided by your operating system.  
On Mac OS X, you can also use this with the ADVANCED DRIVER OFF setting.  
OFF  
* FPT = Fast Processing Technology for MIDI Transmission:  
Effective use is made of the USB bandwidth according to the amount of MIDI data to be transmitted,  
ensuring that MIDI data processing will always occur optimally.  
In order for the setting of the ADVANCED DRIVER switch to take effect, you must exit all  
sequencer software and other softwares that use the PC-50, and turn the PC-50’s power off,  
then switch it on again.  
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Appendices  
Troubleshooting................................................................................................. p. 72  
MIDI implementation ......................................................................................... p. 79  
Main specifications............................................................................................ p. 83  
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Troubleshooting  
Trouble shooting is organized according to  
different operating systems. Refer to the  
icon(s) at the left of the title to find your  
items you need.  
fig.winmac  
Problems common to Windows and Macintosh  
fig.win  
Problems occurring only in Windows  
*For details on operating your Windows or  
Macintosh computer, refer to the owner’s  
manual of the computer and operating system  
you are using.  
fig.mac  
Problems occurring only in Macintosh  
Problems related to the USB driver  
Cannot install the driver correctly  
Did you make the correct connections and settings for installation? Check each one of the following  
items.  
002  
Is the PC-50 connected correctly?  
Make sure that the USB connector of your computer is connected to the PC-50 by a USB cable.  
004  
005  
Could any other USB device be connected?  
Before you install, disconnect all USB devices except for your mouse and keyboard.  
Could other softwares or resident software (such as antivirus programs) be running?  
Installation may not be successful if other programs are running.  
Be sure to close all other programs before installation.  
006  
007  
008  
009  
010  
Is the CD-ROM correctly inserted into your CD-ROM drive?  
Installation is not possible unless the CD-ROM included with the PC-50 is inserted in your CD-  
ROM drive. Make sure that the CD-ROM is correctly inserted into your CD-ROM drive.  
Are you installing the software from a networked CD-ROM drive?  
The software cannot be installed from a networked CD-ROM drive.  
Be sure to close all other programs before installation.  
Is the CD-ROM or the lens of the CD-ROM dirty?  
If the CD-ROM or the lens of the CD-ROM drive is dirty, the installer may not work correctly.  
Clean the disc and/or lens using a commercially-available CD cleaner or lens cleaner.  
Is your computer’s power-conservation mode turned off?  
If power-conservation settings are enabled on your computer, please disable any such settings.  
(For the procedure, refer to the owner’s manual of your computer.)  
Is there sufficient free space on your hard disk?  
Delete unneeded files to increase the amount of free space. After deleting the unneeded files,  
empty the recycling bin.  
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011  
012  
013  
which “?”, “!” or “x” is displayed?  
If the driver installation could not be successfully completed, the installed driver may remain  
in an incomplete state. Make sure to install the driver over again.  
You attempted to install using the procedure in “Installing the driver,” but the installation  
was not successful.  
Install the PC-50 driver once again as described in Getting Connected and Installing Drivers  
(Windows) (p. 14). Then, set the PC-50’s ADVANCED DRIVER Switch (p. 11) to ON (p. 69),  
power up the PC-50, and install the driver again.  
Is OMS or FreeMIDI installed? (Mac OS 9)  
The PC-50 driver cannot be installed unless OMS or FreeMIDI are installed. Please install OMS  
or FreeMIDI.  
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Troubleshooting  
014.015.016.017  
“Find new hardware wizard” does not execute automatically  
“Find new hardware wizard” ends before the process is completed  
“Found unknon device”appears even though you installed the driver  
The “Insert Disk” dialog box does not appear  
018  
019  
Is the USB cable connected correctly?  
Make sure that the PC-50 and your computer are correctly connected via a USB cable.  
Does your computer or USB hub have sufficient power supply capacity?  
The PC-50 cannot be connected if insufficient power is supplied to it. Check whether one of the  
following cases apply.  
- If you are using the PC-50 with a notebook computer that is running on its battery, operation  
may be unreliable with some models of computer. If this is the case, connect the AC adaptor to  
your notebook computer.  
- The power conservation mode of your computer may limit the power that is supplied to USB.  
Check the settings of your computer.  
- In some cases, the PC-50 cannot be used with a bus-powered hub (a hub that does not contain a  
power supply). Please use a self-powered hub (a hub that contains a power supply).  
020  
021  
Is USB enabled on your computer?  
Refer to the operation manual for your computer, and make sure that USB is enabled.  
Does your computer meet the USB specifications?  
If you are using a computer that does not fulfill the electrical requirements of the USB  
specifications, operation may be unstable. In this case, you may be able to solve the problem by  
connecting a USB hub.  
If the above actions do not solve the problem, it is possible that the PC-50 has been incorrectly  
detected by the computer. Please reinstall the driver from the beginning of the procedure.  
021  
It has been found that in some cases, not all of the Windows 98 files required to support  
audio via USB are installed when a computer is shipped.  
Please contact the manufacturer of your computer.  
023.024  
The “Insert Disk” dialog box does not appear  
025  
026  
It is possible that the computer has detected the PC-50 incorrectly.  
Re-install the driver. (“Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows)” (p. 14))  
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Can’t install/delete/use the driver in Windows XP/2000  
027  
Did you log on to Windows as a user with administrative privileges?  
In order to install/delete/re-install the driver in Windows XP/2000, you must be logged into  
contact the system administrator for your computer system.  
028  
029  
Did you make “Driver Signing Options”?  
In order to install/re-install the driver, you must make “Driver Signing Options.”  
(Windows XP (p. 14), Windows 2000 (p. 19))  
030  
031  
Did you make “Driver Signing Options”?  
In order to install/re-install the driver, you must make the settings described in “Driver Signing  
Options.(Windows XP (p. 14), Windows 2000 (p. 19))  
“Found unknown device” appears even though you installed the  
driver  
032  
If your computer or USB hub has two or more USB connectors, and you connect the PC-50 to a  
USB connector to which the PC-50 has never been connected before, the “Unknown device”  
If the “Found unknown device” dialog box appears even though the PC-50 is connected to the  
same USB connector as before, it is possible that the computer has detected the PC-50  
incorrectly. Please reinstall the driver from the beginning of the procedure. (“Getting  
Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows)” (p. 14).  
033  
PC-50 is not detected when making OMS or FreeMIDI settings (Mac  
OS 9 users)  
034  
Is the PC-50 detected?  
- Turn the PC-50’s power off, then switch it on again.  
- Reconnect the USB cable.  
- If other USB devices are connected, connect only the PC-50.  
- It is possible that the Macintosh did not correctly detect and initialize the PC-50. Leave the PC-  
50’s USB cable connected, and restart your Macintosh. If it is still not detected, shut down your  
Macintosh, and then restart it.  
- In some cases, the PC-50 will not be detected if you have connected it to the USB connector  
located on the keyboard of the Macintosh. Please connect it to a USB connector on the  
Macintosh itself.  
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033  
Deleting the driver  
If you were unable to install the driver according to the procedure given, the PC-50 may not be  
recognized correctly by the computer. In this case, use the following procedure to delete the driver,  
and then follow the procedure to install the driver once again.  
Windows users  
Here’s how to uninstall the dedicated driver.  
1. Start up Windows with the PC-50 disconnected.  
Disconnect all USB cables other than a USB keyboard or USB mouse.  
*
If you are using Windows XP Professional/2000, log on as a user that has administrative privileges (e.g.,  
Administrator).  
2. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.  
3. From the Windows Start menu, choose “Run....”  
In the Run dialog box, input the following into the Open field, and click [OK].  
Windows XP/2000 users:  
Windows Me/98 users:  
D:\Driver\XP2k\Uninstall.EXE  
D:\Driver\Me98\Uninstall.EXE  
*
The drive name D: may be different on your system. Use the drive name for your CD-ROM drive.  
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the driver.  
Macintosh (Mac OS X) users  
1. Start up Macintosh with the PC-50 disconnected.  
Disconnect all USB cables other than a USB keyboard or USB mouse.  
2. Double-click “PC50_Uninstaller.”  
3. The display will indicate “This uninstalls EDIROL PC-50 driver from this Macintosh.”; click  
[Uninstall].  
*
If any other message appears, proceed as directed by that message.  
4. The display will indicate “Are you sure to uninstall the driver?”; click [OK].  
5. The “Authenticate” dialog box will appear; enter the password and click [OK].  
6. The display will indicate “Uninstllation is completed.”; click [Restart]. Your computer will  
then restart.  
Macintosh (Mac OS 9) users  
1. Turn off the power of the PC-50.  
Also disconnect the USB cable (by which the PC-50 is connected) from your Macintosh.  
2. From the system extensions folder, drag “USB PC-50 Driver” into the trash to delete it.  
3. Delete PC-50 from the OMS Folder inside the System folder, or drag PC-50 Driver from the  
FreeMIDI Folder inside the System folder to the trash.  
4. Restart the Macintosh.  
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Problems when using the PC-50  
036  
037  
In Windows, did you make the setting described in “Giving priority to background  
services”?  
In order to ensure that MIDI processing occurs smoothly, make the setting described in “Giving  
priority to background services.”(Windows XP(p. 18), Windows 2000(p. 22))  
038  
Can’t play back / record MIDI  
039  
040  
041  
042  
Did you plug in the USB cable, or unplug it while an software was running?  
Exit all softwares that are using the PC-50, and exit all softwares that are using the PC-50, and  
turn the PC-50’s power off, then switch it on again.  
Is your computer in Suspend or Sleep mode?  
If so, get your computer to resume normal operation, then exit all softwares that are using the  
PC-50. Next, turn the PC-50’s power off, then switch it on again.  
Have you specified the MIDI data output destination in your playback software?  
For some software, you may need to specify the PC-50 as the output destination for MIDI data.  
Was the driver installed correctly?  
In order for you to play back audio data via the PC-50, the driver must be installed. For  
installation and settings, refer to “Getting Connected and Installing Drivers” (Windows: p.  
14/ Macintosh: p. 27).  
043  
Are you running multiple softwares?  
If multiple softwares are running simultaneously, an error message may appear. If this occurs,  
click [OK] and exit the other softwares.  
Even if an software window is closed, it is still running if it appears in the taskbar. Be sure to  
exit unneeded softwares displayed.  
044  
Playback or recording halts midway through, and then becomes  
impossible  
045  
Was a heavy processing load experienced while using the PC-50, such as accessing the  
CD-ROM drive or a network?  
If an operation involving a heavy processing load is performed while the PC-50 is in use, it may  
not operate correctly. If this occurs, stop playback/recording, and then try resuming playback/  
recording. If you are still unable to play back/record, exit all softwares that use the PC-50,  
switch off the PC-50, then turn it on again.  
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046  
Operating system becomes unstable  
047  
Operation becomes unstable when the computer is started up with the PC-50 already  
connected  
Please start up your computer with the PC-50 disconnected, and then connect the PC-50. On a  
computer that uses a USB keyboard, starting up the computer with the PC-50 already connected  
may cause operation to become unstable. In this case, start up the computer with the PC-50  
disconnected, and then connect the PC-50.  
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The display indicates “Lo.”  
When the batteries run low, the display will indicate “Lo.” If this message appears, replace the  
batteries as soon as possible.  
Replacing the batteries will not erase the contents of SYSTEM settings.  
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MIDI implementation  
Model: PC-50 Version 1.002005.04.1  
1. Transmit data  
RPN MSB/LSB (Controller number 100, 101)  
Channel voice messages  
Status  
BBnH  
BnH  
2nd byte  
65H  
3rd byte  
mmH  
llH  
Note off  
64H  
Status  
2nd byte  
kkH  
3rd byte  
00H  
9nH  
n = MIDI channel number:0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)  
mm =upper byte of parameter number specified by RPN  
ll = lower byte of parameter number specified by RPN  
n = MIDI channel number:  
kk = note number:  
0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)  
00H – 7FH (0 – 127)  
RPN  
Data entry  
MSB LSB MSB LSB Explanation  
*
Transmitted when you release a key in Play mode.  
00H 01H mmH  
00H 02H mmH  
Master Fune Tuning  
mm: 00H-7FH  
Master Coarse Tuning  
Note on  
Status  
2nd byte  
kkH  
3rd byte  
vvH  
mm: 00H-7FH  
9nH  
Program change  
n = MIDI channel number:  
kk = note number:  
0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)  
00H – 7FH (0 – 127)  
01H – 7FH (1 – 127)  
Status  
2nd byte  
CnH  
ppH  
vv = note on velocity:  
n = MIDI channel number:  
pp = Program number:  
0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)  
*
Transmitted when you push a key in Play mode.  
00H – 7FH (prog. 1 – prog. 128)  
Control change  
Status  
2nd byte  
3rd byte  
vvH  
Channel pressure  
BnH  
ccH  
Status  
2nd byte  
DnH  
vvH  
n = MIDI channel number:  
cc = controller number:  
vv = control value:  
0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)  
00H – 77H  
n = MIDI channel number:  
vv = Channel pressure:  
0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)  
00H – 7FH (0 – 127)  
00H – 7FH  
Bank Select (Controller number 0, 32)  
Pitch bend change  
Status  
BnH  
2nd byte  
00H  
3rd byte  
mmH  
llH  
Status  
2nd byte  
3rd byte  
mmH  
EnH  
llH  
BnH  
20H  
n = MIDI channel number:  
mm, ll = Pitch Bend value:  
0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)  
n = MIDI channel number:  
mm = Bank number MSB:  
ll = Bank number LSB:  
0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)  
00H – 7FH  
00 00H – 40 00H – 7FH 7FH  
(-8192 – 0 – +8191)  
00H – 7FH  
*
Transmitted by rightward/leftward operation of the PITCH Bender in Play  
mode.  
Modulation (Controller number 1)  
Status  
BnH  
2nd byte  
01H  
3rd byte  
vvH  
n = MIDI channel number:  
vv = Modulation depth:  
0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)  
00H – 7FH (0 – 127)  
*
Transmitted when you press the Modulation Controller in Play mode.  
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Channel mode messages  
System realtime message  
In addition to the channel mode messages that can be transmitted in Panic, the  
PC-50 lets you assign any channel voice message to the VALUE encoder and  
transmit it.  
In addition to the Active Sensing messages that are transmitted constantly, the PC-  
50 allows you to assign the following system realtime messages (other than Active  
Sensing) to any controller and transmit them.  
Channel mode messages  
Timing Clock  
Status  
Status  
2nd byte  
3rd byte  
BnH  
ccH  
vvH  
F8H  
n = MIDI channel number:  
cc = controller number:  
vv = control value:  
0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)  
78H – 7FH  
*
Transmitted if the System setting F8 CLOCK is ON.  
00H – 7FH  
Start  
Status  
All sounds off (Controller number 120)  
FAH  
Status  
BnH  
2nd byte  
78H  
3rd byte  
00H  
Continue  
Status  
n = MIDI channel number:  
Transmitted in Panic.  
0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)  
FBH  
*
Stop  
Status  
FCH  
Reset all controllers (Controller number 121)  
Status  
BnH  
2nd byte  
79H  
3rd byte  
00H  
Active sensing  
Status  
n = MIDI channel number:  
Transmitted in Panic.  
0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)  
FEH  
*
*
Transmitted at intervals of approximately 250 ms.  
All notes off (Controller number 123)  
System reset  
Status  
BnH  
2nd byte  
7BH  
3rd byte  
00H  
Status  
FFH  
n = MIDI channel number:  
Transmitted in Panic.  
0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)  
*
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2. Supplementary material  
<Example4> What is the nibble-expressed value of decimal 1258?  
1258 ÷ 16 = 78 (quotient) ... 10 (remainder)  
78 ÷ 16 = 4 (quotient) ... 14 (remainder)  
Decimal and Hexadecimal table  
(An “H” is appended to the end of numbers in hexadecimal notation.)  
4 ÷ 16 = 0 (quotient) ... 4 (remainder)  
From the preceding table, 0 = 00H, 4 = 04H, 14 = 0EH, 10 = 0HA.  
In MIDI documentation, data values and addresses/sizes of Exclusive messages,  
etc. are expressed as hexadecimal values for each 7 bits.  
The following table shows how these correspond to decimal numbers.  
fig.11-22e  
Thus, the nibble-expressed value is  
00 04 0E 0AH  
Dec. Hex. Dec. Hex. Dec. Hex. Dec. Hex.  
0
1
00H  
01H  
02H  
03H  
04H  
05H  
06H  
07H  
08H  
09H  
0AH  
0BH  
0CH  
0DH  
0EH  
0FH  
10H  
11H  
12H  
13H  
14H  
15H  
16H  
17H  
18H  
19H  
1AH  
1BH  
1CH  
1DH  
1EH  
1FH  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
20H  
21H  
22H  
23H  
24H  
25H  
26H  
27H  
28H  
29H  
2AH  
2BH  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
69  
70  
71  
72  
73  
74  
75  
76  
77  
78  
79  
80  
81  
82  
83  
84  
85  
86  
87  
88  
89  
90  
91  
92  
93  
94  
95  
40H  
41H  
42H  
43H  
44H 100  
45H 101  
46H 102  
47H 103  
48H 104  
49H 105  
4AH 106 6AH  
4BH 107 6BH  
4CH 108 6CH  
4DH 109 6DH  
4EH 110 6EH  
4FH 111 6FH  
50H 112  
51H 113  
52H 114  
53H 115  
54H 116  
55H 117  
56H 118  
57H 119  
58H 120  
59H 121  
96  
97  
98  
99  
60H  
61H  
62H  
63H  
64H  
65H  
66H  
67H  
68H  
69H  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
44 2CH  
45 2DH  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
2EH  
2FH  
30H  
31H  
32H  
33H  
34H  
35H  
36H  
37H  
38H  
39H  
3AH  
3BH  
70H  
71H  
72H  
73H  
74H  
75H  
76H  
77H  
78H  
79H  
5AH 122 7AH  
5BH 123 7BH  
5CH 124 7CH  
5DH 125 7DH  
5EH 126 7EH  
5FH 127 7FH  
60 3CH  
61 3DH  
62  
63  
3EH  
3FH  
*
*
The decimal expression of the MIDI channel, program change, etc., is one  
greater than the decimal value shown in the table above.  
The hexadecimal expression for each 7 bits allows a maximum of 128 steps (0--  
127) to be expressed by one byte of data. Multiple bytes are used if the data  
requires greater resolution than this. For example, a value expressed by two 7-  
bit bytes “aa” and “bbH” would be aa x 128 + bb.  
*
*
In the case of signed (+/-) data, 00H = -64, 40H = +/-0, and 7FH = +63; i.e., a  
value 64 less than the decimal value shown in the above table is used. In the  
case of a two-byte value, 00 00H = -8192, 40 00 = +/-0, and 7F 7F = +8191. For  
example, a value of “aa” and “bbH” would have a decimal expression of aa  
bbH - 40 00H = aa x 128 + bb - 64 x 128.  
In the case of data indicated as “use nibble data,” hexadecimal expression in 4-  
bit units is used. A nibble-expressed value of the two bytes 0a and 0bH would  
have a value of a x 16 + b.  
<Example1>  
What is the decimal expression of 5AH?  
From the preceding table, 5AH = 90.  
<Example2>  
What is the decimal expression of the 7-bit hexadecimal value 12 34H?  
From the preceding table, 12H = 18, and 34H = 52.  
Thus, this is  
18 x 128 + 52 = 2356  
<Example3>  
What is the decimal expression of the nibble-expressed value 0A 03 09 0D?  
From the preceding table, 0AH = 10, 03H = 3, 09H = 9, and 0DH = 13.  
Thus, this is  
((10 x 16 + 3) x 16 + 9) x 16 + 13 = 41885  
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MIDI implementation  
fig.midi-chart.e  
MIDI KEYBOARD CONTROLLER  
Date :Apr. 01, 2005  
Version : 1.00  
MIDI Implementation Chart  
Model PC-50  
Function...  
Transmitted  
Recognized  
Remarks  
Basic  
Channel Changed  
Default  
1
1–16  
X
X
Default  
Messages  
Altered  
Mode 3  
OMNI ON, MONO, POLY  
X
X
X
Mode  
**************  
Note  
Number :  
X
X
0–127  
**************  
True Voice  
Note On  
Note Off  
O (9n v=1–127)  
O (9n v=0)  
X
X
Velocity  
After  
Touch  
Key's  
Channel's  
X
O
X
X
Pitch Bend  
O
O
X
X
0-119  
Control  
Change  
Program  
Change  
O (0–127)  
**************  
X
X
: True Number  
System Exclusive  
O *1  
X
: Song Position  
: Song Select  
: Tune Request  
X
X
X
X
X
X
System  
Common  
System  
Real Time : Commands  
: Clock  
O
O
X
X
O *2 (120)  
O *2 (121)  
X
X
X
X
X
X
: All Sound Off  
: Reset All Controllers  
Aux  
Messages  
: Local On/Off  
: All Notes Off  
: Active Sensing  
: System Reset  
X
O *2 (123)  
O
O
* 1 GM2 SYSTEM ON only.  
Notes  
* 2 When PANIC is transmitted.  
Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY  
Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY  
Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO  
Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO  
O : Yes  
X : No  
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Main specifications  
PC-50: MIDI KEYBOARD CONTROLLER  
Keyboard  
Power Supply  
49 keys (with velocity)  
DC 9 V (AC Adaptor), USB Bus Power,  
Dry battery LR6 (AA) type (alkaline) x 4  
Controllers  
Current Draw  
MIDI Channel Button  
Program Change Button  
Octave Shift Buttons (+/-)  
Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever  
VALUE Encoder Knob  
150 mA  
Expected battery life under continuous use:  
Alkaline: 10 hours  
* This figure will vary depending on the actual conditions  
of use.  
Display  
7 segments, 3 characters (LED)  
Dimensions  
833 (W) x 183.8 (D) x 84 (H) mm  
32-13/16 (W) x 7-1/4 (D) x 3-5/16 (H) inches  
Side Panel  
Power Switch (USB BUS/OFF/DC IN)  
ADVANCED DRIVER Switch (ON/OFF)  
Weight  
2.7 kg / 6 lbs  
Connectors  
Hold Pedal Jack  
Expression Pedal Jack  
MIDI OUT Connector  
USB Connector  
Accessories  
CD-ROM  
USB Cable  
Owner’s Manual  
DC IN Jack  
Options  
AC Adaptor: BOSS PSA series  
Pedal Switch: DP series  
Expression Pedal: EV-5  
* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to  
change without prior notice.  
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A
AC Adaptor Jack .......................................................... 11  
Active Sensing ............................................................. 80  
ADVANCED DRIVER switch ................................... 11, 69  
AFTERTOUCH ............................................................ 67  
All Notes Off .......................................................... 59, 80  
All Sounds Off ........................................................ 59, 80  
AppleTalk .............................................................. 31, 33  
Audio MIDI Setup ........................................................ 28  
Data Out ..................................................................... 10  
Device Settings ....................................................... 36  
Preferred Device .................................................... 25  
Unknown Device .............................................. 73, 75  
Digital Signature ..................................................... 2021  
Display ....................................................................... 10  
B
Driver Signing ........................................ 14, 17, 19, 21  
What is a driver ..................................................... 13  
Bank  
Bank Select ....................................................... 49, 79  
LSB ....................................................................... 48  
MSB ...................................................................... 49  
Transmitting a Bank Select message ..................... 4849  
What is a bank? ...................................................... 46  
Batteries ...................................................................... 12  
BUS Power ............................................................. 11, 74  
Enter Button ................................................................ 10  
Expression .................................................................. 44  
Expression Jack ............................................................ 11  
F
F TUNE ...................................................................... 67  
C
C TUNE ...................................................................... 67  
Cancel Button .............................................................. 10  
Channel Mode Messages ............................................... 80  
Channel Pressre ........................................................... 79  
Channel Voice Messages ............................................... 79  
CHO ........................................................................... 67  
Chorus Level ............................................................... 67  
CNT ........................................................................... 53  
Coarse Tuning ............................................................. 67  
Cont ........................................................................... 53  
Continue ................................................................ 53, 80  
Continue playback from the current location ................... 53  
F8 Clock Dfault Tempo ...................................... 6162  
F8 Clock On/Off ............................................... 6162  
Factory Reset .......................................................... 61, 68  
Applying Pitch Changes to Notes ............................. 44  
Changing Octaves .................................................. 44  
Modifying the Sound of Notes ................................. 44  
Fine Tunung ................................................................ 67  
Foot Switch ................................................................. 44  
FreeMIDI ............................................................... 30, 34  
Control Change ....................................................... 67, 79  
CONTROLLER Mode  
Starting Playback ............................................... 41, 51  
G
Stopping Playback ............................................. 41, 52  
To switch the PC-50 to CONTROLLER mode... .......... 50  
Transmitting the value of a specific parameter ...... 41, 60  
What is CONTROLLER mode? ................................. 50  
Current Channel .......................................................... 45  
GM2 Sys On ................................................................ 58  
GM2 System On  
Transmitting a GM2 System On message .................. 58  
H
Heavy ......................................................................... 63  
Hold ........................................................................... 44  
Hold Jack .................................................................... 11  
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INDEX  
I
Input / Output Devices ................................................. 36 PAN ............................................................................ 67  
Insert Disk .............................................................. 16, 20 PANIC ........................................................................ 59  
Panpot ......................................................................... 67  
Pedal Switch ................................................................ 44  
K
Key Velocity ...................................................... 61, 64, 67  
Keyboard Sensitivity .................................................... 63  
Pitch Bend ........................................................ 41, 44  
L
Pitch Bend Change .................................................. 79  
Light ........................................................................... 63  
Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever .................................. 10  
Lo .............................................................................. 12  
LSB ............................................................................. 48  
Functions in PLAY mode ......................................... 41  
Play ................................................................. 41, 43  
Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel ..................... 41, 45  
Starting Playback .............................................. 41, 51  
Stopping Playback ............................................ 41, 52  
To switch the PC-50 to PLAY mode ........................... 41  
What is PLAY mode? ............................................... 41  
M
Medium ...................................................................... 63  
MIDI  
MIDI CH ............................................................... 45  
MIDI CH Button ..................................................... 10  
MIDI Device ................................................ 2426, 28  
MIDI flow ......................................................... 3840  
MIDI I/F Mode ...................................... 3839, 61, 65  
MIDI In Device ............................................. 36, 3839 PLY ............................................................................. 54  
MIDI Interface ................................................... 39, 61 PNC ............................................................................ 59  
MIDI Out Connector ............................................... 11 POF ............................................................................ 57  
MIDI Out Device ............................................... 36, 39 POLY .......................................................................... 54  
Selecting Sounds on a Sound Module ........................ 46  
Transmitting a Poly Mode On message ...................... 54  
PORTA OFF ................................................................. 57  
PORTA ON .................................................................. 56  
Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel ........................... 45  
Use MIDI functionality ............................................ 41  
MNO .......................................................................... 55  
Modulation ....................................................... 41, 44, 79  
MONO ....................................................................... 55  
Mono Mode  
Transmitting a Portamento Off message .................... 57  
Transmitting a Portamento On message ..................... 56  
Power Switch ............................................................... 11  
Preferred Device ........................................................... 25  
Program Change .................................................... 46, 79  
Program Change Button .......................................... 10  
Transmit a Program Change message ........................ 47  
Transmitting a Mono Mode On message ................... 55  
MSB ........................................................................... 49  
Multimedia Properties ............................................. 2526  
N
Note off ...................................................................... 79  
Note on ....................................................................... 79  
R
O
Octave ........................................................................ 10  
Octave -/+ Button .................................................. 10  
Octave Shift ........................................................... 44  
OFF ............................................................................ 11  
OMS ...................................................................... 3031  
Transmitting a Reset message ................................... 59  
Reset All Controllers ............................................... 59, 80  
Reverb Level ................................................................ 67  
RPN ............................................................................ 79  
RST ............................................................................. 68  
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S
Security Slot ................................................................ 11  
Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel ................................ 45  
Sounds and Audio Devices Properties ............................ 24  
Sounds and Multimedia Properties ................................. 25  
Start ....................................................................... 51, 80  
Stop ....................................................................... 52, 80  
SY0 ............................................................................. 61  
System Realtime Message .............................................. 80  
VALUE ENCODER ...................................... 10, 6061, 66  
Velocity Curve ........................................................ 61, 63  
Vibrato ............................................................. 10, 41, 44  
Volume ....................................................................... 67  
System Reset ................................................................ 80  
System Settings  
Advanced Driver setting ......................................... 69  
F8 Clock Dfault Tempo ....................................... 6162  
F8 Clock On/Off ............................................... 6162  
Factory Reset .................................................... 61, 68  
Key Velocity ..................................................... 61, 64  
MIDI I/F Mode ................................................. 61, 65  
Value Encoder ................................................... 61, 66  
Velocity Curve .................................................. 61, 63  
T
TCH ...................................................................... 64, 67  
Tempo ................................................................... 61, 67  
Timing Clock ............................................................... 80  
TOUCH ...................................................................... 64  
Transmit Channel ......................................................... 45  
Transmit Data .............................................................. 79  
U
Unknown Device .................................................... 73, 75  
USB ....................................................................... 1011  
USB Cable ............................................................... 8  
USB connections with your computer .................. 3839  
USB Connector ....................................................... 11  
UTILITY Mode ....................................................... 54, 56  
Continue playback from the current location ......... 42, 53  
Functions in UTILITY mode ..................................... 42  
Make System Settings ............................................. 42  
To switch the PC-50 to UTILITY mode ...................... 42  
Transmitting a Bank Select LSB message .............. 42, 48  
Transmitting a Bank Select MSB message ............. 42, 49  
Transmitting a GM2 System On message .............. 42, 58  
Transmitting a Mono Mode On message .............. 42, 55  
Transmitting a Poly Mode On message ..................... 42  
Transmitting a Portamento Off message ............... 42, 57  
Transmitting a Portamento On message .................... 42  
Transmitting a Reset message ............................. 42, 59  
What is UTILITY mode? .......................................... 42  
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For EU Countries  
For the USA  
This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC.  
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION  
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee  
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment.  
This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.  
For Canada  
NOTICE  
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.  
AVIS  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.  
For the USA  
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  
Compliance Information Statement  
Model Name :  
Type of Equipment :  
Responsible Party :  
Address :  
PC-50  
MIDI KEYBOARD CONTROLLER  
Roland Corporation U.S.  
5100 S. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938  
(323) 890 3700  
Telephone :  
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Information  
When you need repair service, call your nearest EDIROL/Roland Service Center or authorized  
EDIROL/Roland distributor in your country as shown below.  
IRELAND  
HONG KONG  
BARBADOS  
PERU  
CYPRUS  
Roland Ireland  
Parsons Music Ltd.  
A&B Music Supplies LTD  
12 Webster Industrial Park  
Wildey, St.Michael, Barbados  
TEL: (246)430-1100  
Audionet  
Radex Sound Equipment Ltd.  
17, Diagorou Street, Nicosia,  
CYPRUS  
G2 Calmount Park, Calmount  
Avenue, Dublin 12  
Republic of IRELAND  
TEL: (01) 4294444  
8th Floor, Railway Plaza, 39  
Chatham Road South, T.S.T,  
Kowloon, HONG KONG  
TEL: 2333 1863  
Distribuciones Musicales SAC  
Juan Fanning 530  
Miraflores  
Lima - Peru  
TEL: (511) 4461388  
EUROPE  
EDIROL (Europe) Ltd.  
Studio 3.4 114 Power Road  
London W4 5PY  
TEL: (022) 66-9426  
IRAN  
MOCO INC.  
No.41 Nike St., Dr.Shariyati Ave.,  
Roberoye Cerahe Mirdamad  
Tehran, IRAN  
BRAZIL  
Roland Brasil Ltda.  
Rua San Jose, 780 Sala B  
Parque Industrial San Jose  
Cotia - Sao Paulo - SP, BRAZIL  
TEL: (011) 4615 5666  
ITALY  
Roland Italy S. p. A.  
Viale delle Industrie 8,  
20020 Arese, Milano, ITALY  
TEL: (02) 937-78300  
U. K.  
INDIA  
Rivera Digitec (India) Pvt. Ltd.  
409, Nirman Kendra  
Mahalaxmi Flats Compound  
Off. Dr. Edwin Moses Road,  
Mumbai-400011, INDIA  
TEL: (022) 2493 9051  
TEL: +44 (0)20 8747 5949  
FAX:+44 (0)20 8747 5948  
TRINIDAD  
AMR Ltd  
Ground Floor  
Maritime Plaza  
Barataria Trinidad W.I.  
TEL: (868)638 6385  
TEL: (021) 285-4169  
Deutschland  
TEL: 0700 33 47 65 20  
France  
TEL: 0810 000 371  
Italia  
TEL: 02 93778329  
ISRAEL  
Halilit P. Greenspoon & Sons  
Ltd.  
8 Retzif Ha’aliya Hashnya St.  
Tel-Aviv-Yafo ISRAEL  
TEL: (03) 6823666  
NORWAY  
Roland Scandinavia Avd.  
Kontor Norge  
Lilleakerveien 2 Postboks 95  
Lilleaker N-0216 Oslo  
NORWAY  
CHILE  
Comercial Fancy II S.A.  
Rut.: 96.919.420-1  
Nataniel Cox #739, 4th Floor  
Santiago - Centro, CHILE  
TEL: (02) 688-9540  
INDONESIA  
PT Citra IntiRama  
J1. Cideng Timur No. 15J-150  
Jakarta Pusat  
INDONESIA  
TEL: (021) 6324170  
URUGUAY  
Todo Musica S.A.  
Francisco Acuna de Figueroa 1771  
C.P.: 11.800  
Montevideo, URUGUAY  
TEL: (02) 924-2335  
TEL: 2273 0074  
JORDAN  
MUSIC HOUSE CO. LTD.  
FREDDY FOR MUSIC  
P. O. Box 922846  
Amman 11192 JORDAN  
TEL: (06) 5692696  
COLOMBIA  
Centro Musical Ltda.  
POLAND  
MX MUSIC SP.Z.O.O.  
UL. Gibraltarska 4.  
PL-03664 Warszawa POLAND  
TEL: (022) 679 44 19  
KOREA  
Cra 43 B No 25 A 41 Bododega 9 VENEZUELA  
Cosmos Corporation  
1461-9, Seocho-Dong,  
Seocho Ku, Seoul, KOREA  
TEL: (02) 3486-8855  
Medellin, Colombia  
TEL: (574)3812529  
Instrumentos Musicales  
Allegro,C.A.  
Av.las industrias edf.Guitar  
import  
#7 zona Industrial de Turumo  
Caracas, Venezuela  
TEL: (212) 244-1122  
NORTH AMERICA  
CURACAO  
Zeelandia Music Center Inc.  
Orionweg 30  
Curacao, Netherland Antilles  
TEL:(305)5926866  
CANADA  
Roland Canada Music Ltd.  
(Head Office)  
5480 Parkwood Way Richmond  
B. C., V6V 2M4 CANADA  
TEL: (604) 270 6626  
KUWAIT  
EASA HUSAIN AL-YOUSIFI  
& SONS CO.  
Abdullah Salem Street,  
Safat, KUWAIT  
TEL: 243-6399  
PORTUGAL  
Roland Iberia, S.L.  
Portugal Office  
Cais das Pedras, 8/9-1 Dto  
4050-465, Porto, PORTUGAL  
TEL: 22 608 00 60  
MALAYSIA/  
SINGAPORE  
Roland Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd.  
45-1, Block C2, Jalan PJU 1/39,  
Dataran Prima, 47301 Petaling  
Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA  
TEL: (03) 7805-3263  
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC  
Instrumentos Fernando Giraldez  
Calle Proyecto Central No.3  
Ens.La Esperilla  
Santo Domingo,  
Dominican Republic  
TEL:(809) 683 0305  
Roland Canada Music Ltd.  
(Toronto Office)  
170 Admiral Boulevard  
Mississauga On L5T 2N6  
CANADA  
EUROPE  
LEBANON  
Chahine S.A.L.  
Gerge Zeidan St., Chahine  
Bldg., Achrafieh, P.O.Box: 16-  
5857  
Beirut, LEBANON  
TEL: (01) 20-1441  
ROMANIA  
FBS LINES  
Piata Libertatii 1,  
535500 Gheorgheni,  
ROMANIA  
AUSTRIA  
PHILIPPINES  
Roland Elektronische  
Musikinstrumente HmbH.  
G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc.  
339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue  
Makati, Metro Manila 1200,  
PHILIPPINES  
TEL: (905) 362 9707  
TEL: (266) 364 609  
Austrian Office  
ECUADOR  
Mas Musika  
Rumichaca 822 y Zaruma  
Guayaquil - Ecuador  
Eduard-Bodem-Gasse 8,  
A-6020 Innsbruck, AUSTRIA  
TEL: (0512) 26 44 260  
U. S. A.  
RUSSIA  
MuTek  
Dorozhnaya ul.3,korp.6  
117 545 Moscow, RUSSIA  
TEL: (095) 981-4967  
Roland Corporation U.S.  
5100 S. Eastern Avenue  
Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938,  
U. S. A.  
TEL: (02) 899 9801  
OMAN  
TALENTZ CENTRE L.L.C.  
Malatan House No.1  
Al Noor Street, Ruwi  
SULTANATE OF OMAN  
TEL: 2478 3443  
TAIWAN  
BELGIUM/FRANCE/  
HOLLAND/  
LUXEMBOURG  
Roland Central Europe N.V.  
Houtstraat 3, B-2260, Oevel  
(Westerlo) BELGIUM  
TEL:(593-4)2302364  
ROLAND TAIWAN  
TEL: (323) 890 3700  
ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.  
Room 5, 9fl. No. 112 Chung  
Shan N.Road Sec.2, Taipei,  
TAIWAN, R.O.C.  
GUATEMALA  
SPAIN  
Roland Iberia, S.L.  
Paseo García Faria, 33-35  
08005 Barcelona SPAIN  
TEL: 93 493 91 00  
Casa Instrumental  
Calzada Roosevelt 34-01,zona 11  
Ciudad de Guatemala  
Guatemala  
QATAR  
Badie Studio & Stores  
P.O. Box 62,  
Doha, QATAR  
TEL: 423554  
AFRICA  
EGYPT  
Al Fanny Trading Office  
9, EBN Hagar A1 Askalany  
Street,  
ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis,  
Cairo 11341, EGYPT  
TEL: 20-2-417-1828  
TEL: (02) 2561 3339  
TEL: (014) 575811  
TEL:(502) 599-2888  
THAILAND  
Theera Music Co. , Ltd.  
330 Verng NakornKasem, Soi  
2, Bangkok 10100, THAILAND  
TEL: (02) 2248821  
CZECH REP.  
K-AUDIO  
Kardasovska 626.  
CZ-198 00 Praha 9,  
CZECH REP.  
SWEDEN  
Roland Scandinavia A/S  
SWEDISH SALES OFFICE  
Danvik Center 28, 2 tr.  
S-131 30 Nacka SWEDEN  
TEL: (0)8 702 00 20  
HONDURAS  
Almacen Pajaro Azul S.A. de C.V.  
BO.Paz Barahona  
3 Ave.11 Calle S.O  
San Pedro Sula, Honduras  
TEL: (504) 553-2029  
SAUDI ARABIA  
aDawliah Universal  
Electronics APL  
Corniche Road, Aldossary  
Bldg., 1st Floor, Alkhobar,  
SAUDI ARABIA  
VIETNAM  
SAIGON MUSIC  
DISTRIBUTOR  
(TAN DINH MUSIC)  
138 Tran Quang Khai Street  
Dist. 1, Ho Chi Minh City  
VIETNAM  
TEL: (2) 666 10529  
REUNION  
DENMARK  
SWITZERLAND  
Roland (Switzerland) AG  
Landstrasse 5, Postfach,  
CH-4452 Itingen,  
SWITZERLAND  
TEL: (061) 927-8383  
MARTINIQUE  
Musique & Son  
Z.I.Les Mangle  
97232 Le Lamantin  
Martinique F.W.I.  
TEL: 596 596 426860  
Maison FO - YAM Marcel  
25 Rue Jules Hermann,  
Chaudron - BP79 97 491  
Ste Clotilde Cedex,  
Roland Scandinavia A/S  
Nordhavnsvej 7, Postbox 880,  
DK-2100 Copenhagen  
DENMARK  
P.O.Box 2154, Alkhobar 31952  
SAUDI ARABIA  
TEL: (03) 898 2081  
REUNION ISLAND  
TEL: (0262) 218-429  
TEL: (08) 848-4068  
TEL: 3916 6200  
SYRIA  
Technical Light & Sound  
Center  
Rawda, Abdul Qader Jazairi St.  
Bldg. No. 21, P.O.BOX 13520,  
Damascus, SYRIA  
FINLAND  
Roland Scandinavia As, Filial  
Finland  
Elannontie 5  
FIN-01510 Vantaa, FINLAND  
TEL: (0)9 68 24 020  
UKRAINE  
TIC-TAC  
Mira Str. 19/108  
P.O. Box 180  
295400 Munkachevo,  
UKRAINE  
TEL: (03131) 414-40  
SOUTH AFRICA  
Paul Bothner(PTY)Ltd.  
Royal Cape Park, Unit 24  
Londonderry Road, Ottery 7800  
Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA  
Gigamusic SARL  
10 Rte De La Folie  
97200 Fort De France  
Martinique F.W.I.  
TEL: 596 596 715222  
AUSTRALIA/  
NEW ZEALAND  
TEL: (011) 223-5384  
TEL: (021) 799 4900  
AUSTRALIA/  
MEXICO  
TURKEY  
ZUHAL DIS TICARET A.S.  
Galip Dede Cad. No.37  
Beyoglu - Istanbul / TURKEY  
TEL: (0212) 249 85 10  
GERMANY  
Roland Elektronische  
Musikinstrumente HmbH.  
Oststrasse 96, 22844  
Norderstedt, GERMANY  
TEL: (040) 52 60090  
NEW ZEALAND  
Roland Corporation  
Australia Pty.,Ltd.  
38 Campbell Avenue  
Dee Why West. NSW 2099  
AUSTRALIA  
Casa Veerkamp, s.a. de c.v.  
Av. Toluca No. 323, Col. Olivar  
de los Padres 01780 Mexico  
D.F. MEXICO  
UNITED KINGDOM  
ASIA  
Roland (U.K.) Ltd.  
Atlantic Close, Swansea  
Enterprise Park, SWANSEA  
SA7 9FJ,  
CHINA  
TEL: (55) 5668-6699  
Roland Shanghai Electronics  
Co.,Ltd.  
U.A.E.  
Zak Electronics & Musical  
Instruments Co. L.L.C.  
Zabeel Road, Al Sherooq Bldg.,  
No. 14, Grand Floor, Dubai,  
U.A.E.  
UNITED KINGDOM  
TEL: (01792) 702701  
NICARAGUA  
Bansbach Instrumentos  
Musicales Nicaragua  
Altamira D'Este Calle Principal  
de la Farmacia 5ta.Avenida  
1 Cuadra al Lago.#503  
Managua, Nicaragua  
5F. No.1500 Pingliang Road  
Shanghai 200090, CHINA  
TEL: (021) 5580-0800  
GREECE  
STOLLAS S.A.  
Music Sound Light  
155, New National Road  
Patras 26442, GREECE  
TEL: 2610 435400  
For Australia  
Tel: (02) 9982 8266  
For New Zealand  
Tel: (09) 3098 715  
Roland Shanghai Electronics  
Co.,Ltd.  
(BEIJING OFFICE)  
10F. No.18 3 Section Anhuaxili  
Chaoyang District Beijing  
100011 CHINA  
MIDDLE EAST  
TEL: (04) 3360715  
BAHRAIN  
Moon Stores  
No.16, Bab Al Bahrain Avenue,  
P.O.Box 247, Manama 304,  
State of BAHRAIN  
TEL: (505)277-2557  
CENTRAL/LATIN  
AMERICA  
HUNGARY  
Roland East Europe Ltd.  
Warehouse Area ‘DEPO’ Pf.83  
H-2046 Torokbalint,  
HUNGARY  
TEL: (010) 6426-5050  
ARGENTINA  
Instrumentos Musicales S.A.  
Av.Santa Fe 2055  
TEL: 17 211 005  
Roland Shanghai Electronics  
Co.,Ltd.  
TEL: (23) 511011  
(GUANGZHOU OFFICE)  
2/F., No.30 Si You Nan Er Jie  
Yi Xiang, Wu Yang Xin Cheng,  
Guangzhou 510600, CHINA  
TEL: (020) 8736-0428  
(1123) Buenos Aires  
ARGENTINA  
TEL: (011) 4508-2700  
As of December 1, 2005 (EDIROL-1)  
03904267  
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