CEUS User Manual
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1. CEUS Version 2 0 34 Kapitel SETTINGS Network menu Inthe Network menu settings for the connection between CEUS and other devices via MIDI or TCP IP can be made The CEUS can play and record notes via these data lines as well as be controlled from another CEUS or MIDI keyboard The devices must be connected via the CEUS MIDI input or output or the network connection For further details see Connection box in the Overview menu Turn MIDI on off If MIDI is turned on CEUS will receive and perform MIDI data commands and send its own MIDI data commands to the MIDI Out port While MIDI mode is switched on only the following CEUS functions may be performed or ad justed with the brass arrow buttons e Volume e Transpose e Change settings e Restore defaults e Auto standby e Damper point For further information see the chapter Basic Features Playback on page 20 CEUS Version 2 0 35 Kapitel SETTINGS Active MIDI channel Here you can select the MIDI channel from 1 to 16 from which the CEUS should receive and perform commands The all setting enables simultaneous reception of signals from all MIDI channels Turn MIDI Thru on off Active MIDI data received are performed and again passed through together with CEUS generated data to the MIDI Out port Note For overdubs etc MIDI Thru must be turned off in some DAWs digital audio work stations Not active MIDI dat2. 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the ap paratus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 The equipment must be connected to the mains socket that has an earth contact PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL CEUS Version 2 0 SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION e Always be sure to turn off devices before connecting them to the B sendorfer CEUS grand piano Also be sure to read the instruction manual of any device you wish to connect to the CEUS Always use the correct cables and connect them in accordance with the instructions e Set the volume of all connected devices to the mini mum before powering them on e Do not play the B sendorfer CEUS grand at high vol ume for long periods as this practice may lead to hear ing damage Please seek medical attention immediately if you suspect hearing damage e Very intensive use of the B sendorfer CEUS grand piano i e playback of titles that contain large volumes of data over a long period of time may lead to trigger ing the B sendorfer CEUS s thermal relay Once the Bosendorfer CEUS grand piano has cooled off sufficient ly the thermal relay will automatically reve
3. CE EUROPEAN NOTE We declare under our sole responsibility that the prod uct CEUS Player Piano System to which this declaration relate is in conformity with the following standard s or other normative documents s EN 60065 2002 EN 61000 3 2 2000 A2 2005 EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 A2 2005 EN 61000 6 2 2005 EN 61000 6 3 2001 A11 2004 if applicable following the provisions of 73 23 EEC 89 336 EEC Directive CEUS Version 2 0 PROVISIONS FOR DECOUPLING FROM POWER SUPPLY The electrical separator of devices whose mains plug or appliance coupler serves as an electrical separator must be usable without difficulty For devices whose all poles mains switch serves as an electrical separator its loca tion on the device and the function of the switch must be described The switch must be usable without difficul ty The mains switch is the electrical separator and must be freely accessible PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS B sendorfer electronic products may have either labels similar to the graphics shown below or molded stamped facsimiles of these graphics on the enclosure The ex clamation point within an equilateral triangle and WARNING are intended to alert the user to the pres ence of important operating instructions Failure to heed the instructions will result in severe injury or death SEE BOTTOM OF ENCLOSURE OR LOWER FRONT PANEL FOR GRAPHIC SYMBOL MARKINGS IMPORTANT NOTICE B sendorfer CEUS
4. SETTINGS SERVICE 24 Kapitel ADDITIONAL FEATURES ADDITIONAL FEATURES Delete piece Select the piece that you wish to delete by pressing the piano keys beneath the symbols lit up above a To delete a piece play the low C on the piano located beneath the Piece Menu symbol until it appears in the display If you wish to delete the piece now press the OK key The piece s name is shown in the dis play Confirm deletion by pressing the OK key once again CEUS Version 2 0 25 Kapitel ADDITIONAL FEATURES Rename piece or folder Se To rename a piece or folder play the low C sharp on the piano located beneath the Piece Menu symbol until the display shows the following Press the OK key Numbers and letters now appear over every functional key Press the corresponding keys to rename your piece The low F sharp on the piano beneath the left double arrow symbol deletes letters The low B flat beneath the right double arrow symbol enters spaces AN Note Spaces at the end of a filename may lead to system failure CEUS Version 2 0 26 Kapitel ADDITIONAL FEATURES Confirm by pressing the OK arrow key Note PC users CEUS boe filenames consist only ofthe characters A Z and 0 9 used in the CEUS system and should not exceed 18 characters Copy piece or folder Select the piece that you wish to copy by using the piano keys beneath the highlighted sym
5. B sendorfer DER KLANG DER BERUHRI CEUS mail boesendorfer com www boesendorfer com FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing a B sendorfer CEUS The CEUS system is first and foremost an expansion of the pianist s artistic possibilities All of its features are subordinate to the musical instrument a B sendorfer concert grand We have integrated the system into the classical grand piano design with great care as well as adapting its operation to the way a concert grand is played Home users will no doubt also take pleasure in the B sendorfer CEUS With just a few simple steps the user is able to experience the sound of the B sendorfer grand piano and put to gether his or her own personal piano recital Professional recording studios music conservatories and academic institutions are also our customers We have therefore provided for an open architecture to be able to record and access the large amount of musical data in any form desired both acoustically and elec tronically Our company has 30 years of experience in computer controlled player piano systems for the highest demands and 180 years of experience in piano building for professional concert use This combination is unique in the whole world Now you have the B sendorfer CEUS before you Please read the user guide carefully to be able to use your B sendorfer CEUS reproducing system to your complete satisfaction Brian Kemble L B sendorfer
6. Volume The value null displays the original recording setting Transpose I The value null displays the original recording setting Playback mode Play all pieces in a folder automatically Select If you now press the Play piano key all pieces in the currently open folder will be played CEUS Version 2 0 32 Kapitel SETTINGS To pause playback press the left arrow button once To continue playback press the OK but ton To stop press the left arrow button twice You can copy any piece to a folder and thus compile your own program This function is also possible with the USB stick If you wish to access pieces as usual select the following Playback display Here you can select whether the title and playback time should be displayed during playback Playback pause Regulate the pause minimum of 2 seconds between automatically played pieces in autoplay mode CEUS Version 2 0 33 Kapitel SETTINGS a Piece menu The Piece menu allows you to manage your recordings on the CEUS hard drive See also the Additional Features menu e Rename piece or folder See page 26 e Delete piece See page 25 e Move piece or folder See page 28 e Copy piece or folder See page 27 Recording menu Recording settings can be changed in this menu Recording display Here you can choose whether the title and recording time should be displayed while record ing
7. bols Se To copy play the low C sharp on the piano beneath the Piece Menu symbol repeatedly un til the following is displayed Press the OK key The name of the piece is shown in the display which soon changes to CEUS Version 2 0 27 Kapitel ADDITIONAL FEATURES Now by using the piano keys beneath the highlighted symbols above you can search for the directory into which you wish to place the piece as in piece selection mode When you have found a suitable folder press the OK button to place the piece into that fold er Opening the folder is not necessary USB Stick Place the USB stick in the CEUS connection box select USB and the desired folder and press the OK button For larger file sizes CEUS will show the process for approximately 60 seconds on the display and subsequently work in the background Note AN If you wish to copy pieces onto a USB stick we recommend using an original B sendorfer Move piece or folder Select the piece you wish to move by using the piano keys beneath the highlighted symbols above To move the piece continue pressing the low C sharp under the Piece Menu symbol until the display shows the following CEUS Version 2 0 28 Kapitel ADDITIONAL FEATURES Press the OK button The display briefly shows the piece name and then changes to the fol lowing By using the piano keys beneath the highlighted symbols above you can now searc
8. e Never turn on the CEUS immediately upon unloading from a cold delivery truck Condensa tion may cause damage e Check the instrument for possible damage before turning it on for the first time e Play all pedals and keys Make sure that everything works properly and that no spurious noises are audible e f necessary contact your local piano technician and show him or her this user guide Turning on the CEUS The power cord socket and the mains switch are located on the underside of the piano at the back end near the piano s rear leg Connect the power cord to a fused power outlet with at least 1700 watts of capacity This is the maximum power that can be used during system startup The system works at both 100 110 and 220 240 volts and adjusts to input voltage automatically no change in settings is necessary Turn on the CEUS using the mains switch The message B sendorfer Computer Grand appears after approximately 15 seconds The system is ready for use after approximately 40 seconds Please read the following chapter carefully before you begin using the CEUS Caution AN Upon turning on the CEUS the interface is at the hard drive HDD level Please also read Se lect piece in the chapter Basic Operation CEUS Version 2 0 14 CEUS Version 2 0 QUICK START OPERATION OVERVIEW BASIC FEATURES ADDITIONAL FEATURES SETTINGS SERVICE 15 Kapitel OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Piano
9. CEUS grand piano CEUS Version 2 0 e Do not place any heavy objects on the B sendorfer CEUS grand piano Doing so may cause damage to the Bosendorfer CEUS piano e Use a soft dry cloth to clean the B sendorfer CEUS piano Remove persistent stains by rubbing them with a soft cloth moistened with a small amount of water ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE e High frequency digital circuits are used in the B sen dorfer CEUS grand piano which may interfere with the reception of radio and television devices near the in strument In such cases place the device at a greater distance from the instrument DETAILS REGARDING THE BOSENDORFER CEUS GRAND PIANO S HARD DRIVE Make regular backup copies Even under normal use the hard drive is subject to the effects of aging It is therefore recommended to make backup copies of all titles saved on the hard drive at regular intervals Failing to do so may result in perma nent loss of irreplaceable data CAVEAT EMPTOR INDEMNITY FOR LOSS OF DATA In no case will B sendorfer assume liability for business losses that can be traced to loss or defect of data that are saved on the hard drive or for any losses or damage that were caused by or can be traced to unusual circum stances including circumstances that have been fore seen or could be foreseen by B sendorfer or for any damage suffered by third parties or for damages claimed by third parties FCC INFORMATION FCC NOTE This pro
10. keys basic operation A corresponding symbol appears over the piano keys that have additional functionality Play ing the corresponding piano key triggers the desired operation How hard or soft the key is struck is irrelevant You may strike the keys pp pianissimo possibile mf mezzo forte or even silently as you like Piano keys basic operation Record Play Back Rewind Open folder Forward Fast forward Piano keys additional functions Power LED Replay Piece Recording Network Setup CEUS Version 2 0 16 Kapitel OVERVIEW Arrow key functions Note In order to avoid undesirable spurious noises we have decided in favour of brass sen sor buttons Light tapping with the fingertip is sufficient to trigger a button s function scroll change Stop recording pause stop back exit menu up one level select OK confirm scroll change Connections For CEUS 2 0 the communication box is located on the lower left side of the piano inside the rim near the leg 1 USB slave prepared 2 USB for USB sticks 3 MIDI Out 4 MIDI In 5 NT LAN connection with CEUS hard drive TCP IP 192 168 200 2xx CEUS Version 2 0 17 CEUS Version 2 0 QUICK START OPERATION OVERVIEW BASIC FEATURES ADDITIONAL FEATURES SETTINGS SERVICE 18 Kapitel BASIC FEATURES BASIC FEATURES Recording Note Custom recordings can only be saved in designated f
11. than 18 characters and only a z A Z and 0 9 are permitted Invalid boe file The connection to the HDD drive was interrupted combo exe crashed restart system Copy move operation interrupted CEUS shows the operation on the display for approximately 60 seconds and subsequently continues to work in the background only for large volumes of data Recording piece lost There are more than 96 files in a folder The piece was inadvertently saved to another folder The piece was given an invalid filename space at the end of a name Filename longer than 18 characters Characters other than a z A Z and 0 9 USB not recognized Wait longer The HDD drive first needs to find new hardware The display is set to the wrong level USB appears on the display only at the HDD level Not all USB sticks available for purchase are CEUS compatible Symptoms Display does not show pieces and instead shows System startup Update cannot be performed Always use the Bosendorfer USB stick whenever possible Pedal or key is pressed immediately upon start up Pedal or key remains pressed even after Stop is pressed or when in standby mode Immediately turn off the mains switch Service the CEUS Update not possible or faulty BOTH the combo exe AND rom mot were not copied to the USB stick The order of update steps was not maintained holds only for older versions up to and includ ing 1 30 Wrong checksum Faulty rom mot file Copy error in
12. 4 Ne work IE EE 35 Turn I DON Seen een ee ee 35 eg Bere Ee E 36 Tar MIDI ISON OT E 36 EES EERSTEN are er Re ee t 37 oca MIDI nee een ee ee 37 DIDI SU We ME 37 CEST EE 37 Internet requirements zu22es0sssonnennonnnnnennnnnnannnnnennnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnannnnnennnnnnsnnnnnsnnsnnnsnnonsnnnsnnnsnsonsnnnsnnnsnsnnsnnnsnnnsnnen 37 Activate network over TCP IP wesen see 38 BEN LE IE NR ee en ne ne en 38 Kee E d DC 38 Setup menu g REENEN 39 Eiter 39 Eo ae o GE 39 DIES er es E A E E A er en 39 CEUS Version 2 0 SENS IV EE 39 iTA DEE 41 Unlock Service MICU ee een ae een ET nee na Rear een 41 BUNN ee nenne een 42 Whenrshould you CAI ate ee 42 ATO alle TE KEYS seen E ee en er rn ee ee 42 Callbrating tne Kammer rue einen ee 44 Calibrating the pedals individually ccccccssssscceccessecccceesecccsaeeecceseesseceesaeeseeeesseaeceesseneecessaaaseeeesaaaeeeessaaasses 47 Sontware Updates ee ee ee ae 49 LOK ACE E EE 51 VEER nee Tann ee ren gen Eee anne nee 52 Vue ug eG EN 52 E ee ee er ee 52 Troubleshooting ANG repaisson 52 Does not turn on system does not start display remains dark 52 The display does not switch to show pieces but continues to show the following System startup 52 Playback does not sound like the recording nnosnnnssennsssensseessssesssrressrrsssrrsssresssresssreessresssrressersssresssresssrene 52 Playback of virtually generated files MIDI becomes quieter at extreme volumes 53 Du
13. Klavierfabrik GmbH Managing Director CEUS Version 2 0 Contents FOREWORD WEEN 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 22222222222220000000n0nnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 5 SPECIAL MESSAGE SEE TION nn 6 LECHNICAL DATA niron 9 PLAY QUESTAR Teenie innen een 11 1 TURN ON eek 11 2 S E E E E E E A N E E A EE N E E E E 11 Py EE 11 RECORD QUICKSTART NEE 12 1 Select older E 12 2 STATE d TT 12 OPERATION anne 14 Beete 14 TUrning on the CEU E 14 OVERVIEL EE 16 Piano Keys Dads IC ON el al On axcaaccceuccsseciwnceaninnnsiamserencanaaamecsscivaseasainsnineneentndeeeasianseie ee 16 Piano keys basic operation WEE 16 Piano keys additional functions ssesessessssessssecsscecsesecsssecsscecsececsssecsececsesecssoeossoecsececssoeoseseosesecssoecssseoseceeee 16 AROW key Tunctions E 17 CONNBELIONS E 17 BASICTEA TURES PRANRPEREEIENNEOTERNNENERCREBSEETENENELTENERSEEEENFENEFEENSEETENENELHENEREEEREENTENEFENENEFETSENNERLEERRAEFETESFENEFERG 19 Lee DE 19 CEUS Version 2 0 Playing the recording nase 20 Play Back fr mi a Tolder en 21 Rewind fast forward EN 23 ADDITIONAL BES TURES ciara 25 DELETE TEE 25 Rename PIECE or e E 26 Copy piece OF ee 27 Move DIECE OF e TEE 28 SET I INGS EEN 31 Piano keys additional functionality nen a 31 Playback MEM E 32 MOE EE 32 ben wie ER BE ee ee Reale 32 Play BACK CS De ET one 33 Playpack Pause essen een 33 PIECE DIE U een ee 34 Recording MENU aaa 34 RECHF INE A E 3
14. P address XXX XXX XXX XXX e g 192 168 000 001 network address of the connection partner for active connection Own MAC address XX XX XX XX XX XX Not in use Own IP address XXX XXX XXX XXX e g own network address 192 168 000 002 for passive connection Network delay NN seconds Possible values are 0 5 20 0 seconds of latency between network participants Due to the preset latency data are transmitted lossless ly in terms of musical quality Latencies that are too short may cause delayed playback of individual passages or notes Type of connection active passive When set to active CEUS attempts to build the connection to partner IP addresses when set to passive it waits for a connection to be built by an exter nal source such as CEUS PC etc Partner port address XXXXX Possible values are 0 65535 e g 6543 preset The partner port address is passed to the network along with the partner IP address CEUS Version 2 0 38 Kapitel SETTINGS Setup menu general settings Language Here you can select English German or French as the menu language Contrast Here you can set the contrast of the CEUS display The factory setting is zero Date and time Here you can set the date and time Format DD MM YYYY HH MM SS Service menu The Service menu should only be used by CEUS technicians or advanced users For the following settings such as calibrating the keys pedal an
15. Standby e Damper point Revert to standard settings volume transpose and dampers revert to their initial values Playback mode Autoplay See page 23 Auto Standby Yes CEUS switches to standby mode automatically after every recording No CEUS switches to input mode via the piano keys Set damper point The point at which the dampers touch the strings can be set using this function e g for ad justing recordings played on different Bosendorfer CEUS pianos MIDI B sendorfer SE conversions etc CEUS Version 2 0 20 Kapitel BASIC FEATURES Play back from a folder CEUS manages recordings in files and folders Here is an example structure DISO Folder 1 Own files Own folder A N Note The drive name USB appears only when a USB stick is inserted To scroll through a given level press the piano keys beneath the symbols displayed above Open folder Enter the folder one level lower by pressing the piano key beneath the symbol displayed above Exit folder Go up one level by using the arrow button Note To the left of the name the display shows whether the current item is a folder or a piece The red arrow in front of the corresponding name blinks CEUS Version 2 0 21 Kapitel BASIC FEATURES Switch from the folder menu to additional functions by pressing the arrow button or the de sired piano keys beneath the corresponding symbol CEUS only permits recor
16. USB stick and transfer it to the CEUS HDD hard drive However for reasons of clarity it is recommended that the red level be kept free of recorded pieces and that not too many subfolders be created at the green lev el CEUS Version 2 0 22 Kapitel BASIC FEATURES Caution CEUS format filenames Filenames for CEUS boe files consist of the characters a z A Z and 0 9 The longest possible size for filenames is 18 characters Spaces at the end of a filename may lead to failure You can also connect to the CEUS HDD drive E with a PC or laptop via a network remote connection and manage data using the computer TCP IP 168 192 200 2xx Bosendorfer assumes no liability for manipulations made to the internal CEUS hard drive and any consequences therefore including failure loss of data system errors viruses etc Rewind fast forward piece Playback can be paused by pressing the left arrow button By pressing the low F sharp and B flat on the piano located beneath the rewind and fast forward symbols you can skip ahead or move backwards during playback Use the time indi cator on the display as a guide Holding the key pressed for a longer period accelerates rewinding or fast forwarding The piece may be resumed from the desired point by pressing the piano key beneath the Play symbol CEUS Version 2 0 23 CEUS Version 2 0 QUICK START OPERATION OVERVIEW BASIC FEATURES ADDITIONAL FEATURES
17. a received are performed but not sent to the MIDI Out port As long as external MIDI data are received data generated on the CEUS cannot be outputted AN Note The mode MIDI not active was developed especially for an often changing condition of sending and receiving This means that both ports MIDI In and MIDI Out may always be connected to a device As soon as data are sent or received on one of the ports the other is automatically deactivated After a two second pause both ports become available and may again be activated according to a first come first served principle This mode is ideal for networked CEUS conferences CEUS Version 2 0 36 Kapitel SETTINGS CEUS network connection Instructions for MIDI and network activation can be found in the Settings menu Network submenu Local MIDI CEUS uses a standard DIN MIDI port for communicating with other MIDI devices such as DAWs digital audio workstations synthesizers sound modules expanders recording devic es etc The high resolution CEUS boe format is thereby converted to the familiar MIDI format and is thus available for local as well as globally network capable MIDI connections MIDI via internet For live sessions with other devices or another CEUS third party MIDI software is available for internet transmission which has also been successfully used for CEUS internet concerts The necessary prerequisite for such a connection can be found in th
18. d hammer sensors the Ser vice menu must be unlocked CEUS Version 2 0 39 CEUS Version 2 0 QUICK START OPERATION OVERVIEW BASIC FEATURES ADVANCED FEATURES SETTINGS SERVICE 40 Kapitel SERVICE SERVICE Unlock Service menu and their menus Never leave the CEUS unattended while the Service menu is open Changes that are made in the absence of technical knowledge may cause system failure Note b While using the CEUS please use caution if you are not yet familiar with the various functions ae Continue pressing the piano key beneath the piano symbol until the display shows the fol lowing Press the OK button and then select the following entry by using the arrow buttons Confirm by pressing the OK button The following is shown on the display CEUS Version 2 0 41 Kapitel SERVICE Press the left arrow button The display now shows the following The Service menu is now open To lock the Service menu see page 51 Calibrate When should you calibrate After an extended transit in a delivery truck After the piano action has been regulated After the hammers have been intensively serviced including disassembly of the hammer sensor bar e g if the hammers have largely been removed After your CEUS has not been used for several months All saved recordings are not affected by calibration The calibration only exerts an influence o
19. dings on designated levels The blue area in the graphic is locked and the red area enabled This makes for an improved overview and helps you to find recordings more easily later on Please note the corresponding information in the display Drive level blue level Recordings cannot be stored on this level The internal hard drive is labelled HDD and the USB stick is labelled USB Drives cannot be renamed or deleted Folders can be renamed but not deleted Caution When renaming pieces or titles the first name in alphabetical order is displayed up on restarting Red level Recordings may be saved and managed on this level Pieces and folders are arranged in alphabetical order Automatically named pieces are ar ranged by recording number 00 96 with numbers listed before letters 0 9 before A Z Upon restarting the CEUS the first piece in alphabetical order is always displayed Please note this fact when renaming pieces The factory preset names of empty folders are New Folder 1 9 and may be changed later Do not exceed the capacity of 96 pieces in one folder as attempting to do so may result in pieces being deleted Please heed the warning on the display Recording new pieces in the CEUS folder is not possible Note for advanced users with very good PC skills It is possible to copy pieces and entire folders from the USB folder to the red CEUS folder level You can thus create a folder structure of your choosing on the
20. duct has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations Part 15 for Class B digital devices Compliance with these re quirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices This equipment generates uses radio frequen cies and if not installed and used according to the in structions found in the user manual may cause interfer ence harmful to the operation of other electronic devices Compliance with FCC regulations does not guar antee that interference will not occur in all installations If this product is found to be the source of interference which can be determined by turning the unit OFF and ON please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference Utilize power outlets that are on different branch circuit breaker or fuse circuits or install AC line filter s In the case of radio or TV interference relocate reorient the antenna If the antenna lead in is 300 ohm ribbon lead change the lead in to co axial type cable This product when installed as indicated in the instruc tions contained in this manual meets FCC requirements Modifications not expressly approved by B sendorfer may void your authority granted by the FCC to use the product
21. e Internet require ments section For further information on the software please get in touch with your B sendorfer contact person CEUS format The new software version 2 0 also offers to anyone no longer wishing to settle for the MIDI format the possibility of lossless editing of the high resolution B sendorfer CEUS format boe in the B sendorfer Editor The boe format can now also be used for CEUS to CEUS network connections For further information on the software please get in touch with your Bosendorfer contact person Internet requirements For trouble free transmission of CEUS MIDI as well as CEUS boe data via internet the follow ing requirements must be fulfilled e A broadband connection of at least 1 MB s upload and download rate 2 MB s for both upload and download is recommended e The firewall must guarantee visibility of the devices on both sides via free ports The port number is given by the software for MIDI transmission or it can be configured in CEUS e PCor notebook with MIDI interface and network capability only for MIDI connections e MIDI internet connection software only for MIDI connections CEUS Version 2 0 37 Kapitel SETTINGS Activate network over TCP IP Activate network If the network is activated the CEUS can receive and send data and remote commands via the OSC protocol over TCP IP If set to active If set to passive Network settings Partner I
22. h for the directory into which you wish to place the piece as in piece selection mode Once you have found a suitable folder press the OK button to place the piece into that fold er Opening the folder is not necessary USB stick the process is the same as copying CEUS Version 2 0 29 QUICK START En O OPERATION OVERVIEW BASIC FEATURES ADVANCED FEATURES SETTINGS SERVICE CEUS Version 2 0 30 Kapitel SETTINGS SETTINGS Piano keys additional functionality Power LED Playback Piece Recording Network Setup On off Volume Rename piece or Recording display Turn on MIDI Language switch folder rrr eee eee Playback mode Move piece or Activate network Date time IT Tt Ur Playback display Copy piece or Network settings Service menu Un It Ur Severe E een The first function within the selected menu will appear upon pressing the corresponding piano key Continue pressing the corresponding piano key until the display shows the desired function To make changes the selected function first needs to be activated by pressing the OK button A red blinking arrow next to the selected menu shows that this is now activated CEUS Version 2 0 31 Kapitel SETTINGS The settings may now be changed using the following keys Scroll up or down by using the arrow buttons Confirm by pressing the OK arrow button To leave the menu select the arrow button Cancel Back Playback menu
23. he latest version of the CEUS software by email You can also download the files from the CEUS download area on our website www boesendorfer com To update the CEUS software we recommend the you always use the B sendorfer USB stick Copy both of the files e rom mot e combo exe directly onto the USB stick Insert the USB stick into the piano s USB port see Connections on page 17 Wait amoment until the USB stick is recognized Open the Service menu see Unlock Service menu page 41 Find the following menu item by using the arrow buttons and confirm with the OK button The following is now displayed Confirm by pressing the OK button to perform the update The display now shows the following CEUS Version 2 0 49 Kapitel SERVICE Load firmware A will be displayed afterwards then the display will be dark for approximately 60 seconds after which the system restarts The CEUS will then display the new version number Do not turn off the CEUS while updating the software CEUS by Boesendorfer Version 2 0 The CEUS has now been successfully updated to the latest version In case the firmware for the solenoids is older than that of the new update version the dis play will show the following Update firmware solenoids OK Confirm by pressing the OK button to perform the update The display will now show the following Execute update for solenoids OK Press the OK button once again to co
24. is tested and approved by an inde pendent safety testing laboratory in order that you may be sure that when it is properly installed and used in is normal and customary manner all foreseeable risks have been eliminated DO NOT modify this unit or commission others to do so unless specifically authorized by B sendorfer Product performance and or safety standards may be dimin ished Claims filed under the expressed warranty may be denied if the unit is has been modified Implied warran ties may also be affected BATTERY This product MAY contain a small non rechargeable battery which if applicable is soldered in place The average life span of this type of battery is approximately five years When a replacement becomes necessary please contact a qualified service representative to perform the replacement WARNING Do not attempt to recharge disassemble or incinerate this type of battery Keep all batteries away from children Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by applicable laws Note In some areas the servicer is required by law to return the defective parts However you do have the option of having the servicer dispose of these parts for you ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES Bosendorfer strives to produce products that are both user safe and environmentally friendly We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods used to produce them meet these goals In keeping with both the letter and the s
25. l additional CEUS power supply During playback some keys work while others do not Thermal switches have been activated Test individual keys by transposing a recording Af fected keys will be reset upon cool down False key numbers have been assigned Perform rough and fine calibration If necessary as sign key numbers manually A key does not play during playback During playback of a key that is repeated continuously 2 3 times per second at a medium dynamic for over 10 minutes the thermal switches of the particular key may be triggered The affected key will be reset upon cool down Key number assignment does not work Assign key numbers manually Keystrokes for existing recordings are extremely loud For new recordings only hammer strikes may have been recorded key movements are not accurate The connector between the action and the keys may be disconnected Key prints are not connected None of the pedals work Pedal cable is detached Pedal print is defective Individual pedals Cable is detached or is not properly in the pulley The cable connection or pedal print is defective No playback 48 V power supply does not supply any voltage Are the hammer sensors defective During playback of a piece the display reads O lt no playback CEUS Version 2 0 53 Kapitel SERVICE There is a space at the end of a filename The piece was renamed on the PC with an invalid filename The filename may not be longer
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27. mber and the date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase i L Kapitel TECHNICAL DATA TECHNICAL DATA CEUS is an electronic concert grand piano for private and professional use e Power supply voltage 100 240 V AC automatic switching Rated frequency 50 60 Hz Rated current 6 A Nominal capacity Normal operation 90 Watts Full load 500 W Switch on current 1700 W Environmental temperature 18 30 Grad Celsius Transportation and storage temperature 10 30 Celsius 50 86 Fahrenheit Humidity 30 70 Maximum operational altitude 2000 meters 6562 feet Weight 334 610 kg 736 1345 lbs Models 170 290 Dimensions W 146 168 cm 4 9 5 5 6 L 170 290 cm 5 7 9 6 H 102 cm 3 4 Safety fuses 220 V 6 3x 32 8 amperes surge proof 110 V 6 3 x 32 12 amperes surge proof e Sensor buttons in fallboard contact free touch sensitive buttons e Display integrated into the keyboard cover Fallboard may be removed without disconnecting cables e Turning off the display occurs automatically upon closing the keyboard cover e Fully MIDI compatible e Ports USB LAN MIDI data transfer via USB stick e Hard drive or USB stick selectable as a data storage medium e Automatic calibration e Measurement error in recording time of keystroke lt 1 millisecond e Measurement error in recording key mo
28. n playback During calibration the CEUS sometimes hits the keys very hard fff This makes great de mands on the instrument as well as on your ears A piano technician should be present dur ing calibration in order to tune the CEUS upon completion Avoid touching the keys during the automatic calibration processes helps to reduce noise Often letting calibration run only for soft and medium keystrokes is Note The strings may be dampened with a soft cloth during the calibration procedure This AN sufficient Calibrating the keys Unlock the Service menu Select the following menu item with the arrow buttons CEUS Version 2 0 42 Kapitel SERVICE Press the OK button and select the following menu item with the arrow buttons Press the OK button The display shows the following Note AN 12 17 or 21 will be displayed depending on your model of piano The key numbers displayed correspond to the usual MIDI standard If necessary change the number with the arrow buttons to begin with any desired key e Model 290 first key 12 e Model 225 first key 17 e Models 170 185 200 214 280 first key 21 CEUS Version 2 0 43 Kapitel SERVICE Calibration begins with the selected key number upon pressing the OK button and ends with the damper pedal The display then shows the following If necessary you can pause the calibration with the left arrow button To continue calibrat ing press the OK bu
29. nd repair Does not turn on system does not start display remains dark Is the power supply connected to an electrical supply This mostly affects operation on stage Are functioning fuses in place For 220 V 6 3 x 32 8 amperes surge proof For 110 V 6 3 x 32 12 amperes surge proof Is the keyboard cable connected Unhinge the fallboard and check the broadband cable in the bass area of the keybed Caution Shut down the system before inserting the keyboard cable Is the red power LED in the display lit The power LED can be found above the first white piano key low A in the bass If not see above If yes Auto standby is activated Press the left arrow button The display does not switch to show pieces but continues to show the following System startup Wait at least one minute The system should switch to piece display after two minutes at the latest Cause incompatible USB stick Use the Bosendorfer USB stick Connection between the system and the internal hard drive combo exe has crashed Restart the system Turn off the mains switch wait 30 seconds turn on again Check the cable connections between your PC s hard drive and the system Is the network cable connected Current supply for PC 12 V Check your PC s hard drive Do the control LEDs lit Was the power button instead of reset pressed Connect the monitor and mouse etc Tip Ctrl Alt F1 displays the monitor driver Playback does no
30. nfirm the update When the update has been successfully com pleted the display will show the following Load firmware 100 end Press the OK button to confirm Now lock the Service menu CEUS Version 2 0 50 Kapitel SERVICE Lock Service menu Se Continue pressing the piano key beneath the piano symbol until the display reads as follows Press the OK button A red blinking arrow appears in the display Using the arrow buttons navigate to the following display and confirm by pressing the OK button Now press the left arrow button to return to the starting point The display now reads as follows CEUS Version 2 0 51 Kapitel SERVICE Maintenance and care Maintenance The B sendorfer CEUS was purposefully designed so that voicing and tuning can be performed prac tically identically to a typical grand piano The fallboard may be removed like on a normal grand pi ano No cables are connected to the piano For careful removal of the keyboard a data cable on the interior wall of the piano s bass side must be removed It is easily accessible from the front Piano technicians can find downloadable details in the B sendorfer CEUS Piano Technicians User Manual Care CEUS requires the same environmental conditions as any other B sendorfer grand piano Please make sure that the air humidity does not fall below 40 and the room temperature and hu midity do not fluctuate heavily Troubleshooting a
31. nt within an equilateral triangle and WARNING are intended to alert the user to the pres ence of important operating instructions Failure to heed the instructions will result in severe injury or death Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions aa SN a Sr Mr Do not install near any hear sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including ampli fiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electri cian for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs cenvenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessiores specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over
32. olders This assists in finding your AN recordings more easily later on Please note the information in the display For further information please read the chapter Additional Features By pressing the low C sharp beneath the Record symbol a countdown timer will start at 2 se conds before recording begins You may begin recording afterwards If you wish to stop the recording press the left arrow button The following is displayed Your piece will be saved on the internal hard drive HDD in the B sendorfer file format It can now be transferred as a file to other computers by using a USB stick or via the network connection You can also record directly onto the USB stick For further information please see Copy piece or folder on page 27 Note A maximum of 96 pieces may be saved to a given CEUS folder Not all USB sticks availa AN ble for purchase work with the CEUS See Troubleshooting on page 52 CEUS Version 2 0 19 Kapitel BASIC FEATURES Playing the recording To play back the piece just recorded simply press the piano key D sharp underneath the Play symbol To stop playback press the left arrow button twice To pause playback press the arrow key once To continue playback press the OK arrow button During playback you can access the following features by using the arrow buttons e Volume e Transpose e Change settings e Revert to standard settings e Auto
33. pirit of the law we want you to be aware of the following DISPOSAL NOTICE Should this product become damaged beyond repair or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end please observe all local state and federal regula tions that relate to the disposal of products that contain lead batteries plastics etc NOTICE Service charges incurred due to lack of knowledge relat ing to how a function or effect works when the unit is operating as designed are not covered by the manufac turer s warranty and are therefore the owners respon sibility Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service FE Ce CEUS Version 2 0 MANUAL IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES We offer the CEUS Operation Manual in German or English We assume that customers worldwide who are interested in the B sendorfer CEUS reproducing grand piano are able to understand and use the CEUS manual in German or English Please contact us should any ques tions arise MIDI To guarantee trouble free operation please note that only MIDI files supplied and authorised by Bosendorfer should be played MIDI files generated by other devices or downloaded from the internet may result in system crashes NAME PLATE LOCATION The graphic below indicates the location of the name plate The model number serial number power re quirements etc are located on this plate You should record the model number serial nu
34. ring playback some keys work while others do NOt ccccccssscccesscecceecccceeecccseneccseececseecessaueeeseesesseaees 53 A key does not play during playback ccccccccsssscccccesseccecceeseccecseaeceeseeaeeceesaeaseceeseeaeceessanecessaeneecessagaeeeeees 53 Key number assignment does not work ississsrcssrsririsssscsrosscrssrcesreaieesisaranssasisransteaseisdesskes iners adio isasara sre sisana 53 Keystrokes for existing recordings are extremely loud cccccccsssseccecceeseccceceeeceesseueeecesseaaeecessueaeeeessanaeeeeees 53 None of the pedals WOK nennen ee Teer 53 NODVD e anen a EES EAE E E ie 53 CODY 7 Move op ration Interrupted E 54 Recording 7 piece E 54 Ce ele E EE 54 Pedal or key is pressed immediately upon startup 54 Update not possible Or TauUly ee ee 54 Error messages on the Alsplay ne re mr m he 55 CEUS Version 2 0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before Operating Read These Important Safety Instructions The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the pres ence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons Terminals labeled as Speaker Outputs must be connected to a speaker cabinet of the designated load rating using an un shielded two conductor cable for speaker use at all times during operation The exclamation poi
35. rt to its origi nal state e Should an anomalous circumstance arise during nor mal operation e g smoke emission an unusual smell or disturbing noises turn off the B sendorfer CEUS grand piano immediately pull the power cable from the electrical socket and contact your dealer to have the instrument repaired Should a foreign object or liquid accidentally make its way inside the B sendorfer CEUS grand piano immediately turn off the CEUS piano pull the power cable from the electrical socket and contact your dealer for repair e Strong halogen floodlights as well as spotlights that shine directly into the piano may impact recording quali ty e f the B sendorfer CEUS grand piano is not to be used for a longer period e g during vacation unplug its power cord e Before cleaning the Bosendorfer CEUS grand piano always remove the power cord from the electrical out let otherwise there is a risk of electrical shock e Under no circumstances should benzene paint thin ners detergents or chemically treated cleaning cloths be used to clean the B sendorfer CEUS grand piano e Do not place metal objects with rubber feet on the Bosendorfer CEUS grand piano as doing so may cause colouration or erosion of the surface finish of the B sen dorfer CEUS e Protect the B sendorfer CEUS grand piano from dip ping and splashing water Do not place any things which contain water or any other liquids a vase f e on the Bosendorfer
36. ss the piano key underneath the Play symbol displayed in green in the above graphic to play the first piece Upon delivery the CEUS is in single play mode and stops automatically after a piece is played To play all pieces in this folder please read the chapter Settings CEUS Version 2 0 11 Kapitel RECORD Quick Start RECORD Quick Start 1 Select folder Before starting to record please select the folder in which you wish to save your piece Using the folder select keys navigate to a folder of your choice and open it by press ing the piano key underneath the folder symbol 2 Start recording Once the folder has been selected you can start recording by pressing the Record key located beneath the Record symbol Then wait for the two second countdown Once the piece is finished stop the recording by pressing the gold arrow key at the left of the fallboard The piece is now stamped with the current date and time You can rename the piece at any time For more information please read the chapter Additional Features By pressing the Play key you can listen to the piece you just recorded 12 CEUS Version 2 0 QUICK START OPERATION OVERVIEW BASIC FEATURES ADDITIONAL FEATURES SETTINGS SERVICE CEUS Version 2 0 13 Kapitel OPERATION OPERATION Before turning the CEUS on e Give your CEUS sufficient time to adjust to the room s temperature and humidity
37. t sound like the recording Hardly noticeable For psychoacoustic reasons the perception of volume differs between active playing and passive listening Change listening position Different volume perceived for individual keys may be psychoacoustic otherwise service or calibration may be necessary Clearly noticeable CEUS Version 2 0 52 Kapitel SERVICE Notes sometimes fail to repeat drumming sputtering noises occur when keystrokes are re produced spurious noises occur such as clicking clattering etc or pedals squeak The piano action possible the CEUS action is highly unregulated If no improvement is achieved by calibrating service by a piano technician is urgently need ed Extremely bad A newly recorded piece is reproduced in a poor or hardly recognizable manner Keys move rather at random Keystroke dynamics are wrong Old recordings are okay Certain hammer sensors return no or wrong data because Disruptions strong light shines on the hammers may have occurred during recording or playback The flat connection cable is disconnected may be splayed or otherwise defective Individual sensors are defective or bent Hooks are missing from hammer shanks Do not calibrate Perform a visual inspection Playback of virtually generated files MIDI becomes quieter at extreme volumes The power supply capacity is exhausted as of approximately 40 keys played simultaneously at full volume If needed order the optiona
38. ternet transmission error etc Version number stays the same even after the update process CEUS failed to find the combo exe and rom mot files because They are not on the USB stick Files are in a folder on the USB stick and not directly at the drive level Display shows the following Or for older versions CEUS Version 2 0 54 Kapitel SERVICE The update process will display whether the firmware for the solenoids is older than that of the new update version Confirm by pressing the OK button Error messages on the display No answer from solenoid XxXxX In this condition the firmware update for the solenoids skews the solenoid software Try performing a complete cycle of assigning solenoid key numbers Service the piano in the event of hardware problems Drive is full USB or HDD has too little capacity Delete files or store them externally to free up storage space Err 4 Damaged drive USB stick or the HDD is defective File is already open If a piece is already being played using external control operations e g remote connection it is not possible to call the piece again by pressing the Play key Ener File could not be found During playback the USB stick has been removed or a piece was deleted or moved using ex ternal control operations e g remote connection Err 8 Error with access rights An attempt is made to delete or move write protected fi
39. then shows the following If you wish to return to the main menu continue pressing the left arrow button until the dis play shows the following CEUS Version 2 0 46 Kapitel SERVICE A Caution Do not forget to close the Service menu Calibrating the pedals individually Unlock the Service menu Select the following menu item with the arrow buttons Press the OK button and select the following menu item with the arrow buttons CEUS Version 2 0 47 Kapitel SERVICE Press the OK button The display shows the following Note AN 12 17 or 21 will be displayed depending on your model of piano The key numbers displayed correspond to the usual MIDI standard Continue pressing one of the arrow buttons until the value 109 has been set Calibration begins with the una corda pedal upon pressing the OK button and ends with the damper pedal The following is now displayed If necessary you may pause calibration by pressing the left arrow button To continue cali brating press the OK button In case you wish to return to the main menu continue pressing the left arrow button until the display shows the following 48 CEUS Version 2 0 Kapitel SERVICE Caution Do not forget to close the Service menu before continuing to work with the CEUS Each time the system is started the Service menu is automatically locked again Software update If you wish we would be happy to send you t
40. tton In case you wish to return to the main menu continue pressing the left arrow button until the display shows the following Calibrating the hammers Unlock the Service menu Select the following menu item with the arrow buttons then press the OK button CEUS Version 2 0 44 Kapitel SERVICE When you see the following display press the OK button once again to begin calibrating Balance keys The keys will now move slightly downwards one after the other and return to their starting positions after a couple of seconds When the procedure has finished the display will show the following Balance keys Select the next desired touch menu item and confirm it by pressing the OK button You will find the following calibration options Calibrate hammer vel all Calibrate hammer vel loud Calibrate hammer vel medium Calibrate hammer vel soft CEUS Version 2 0 45 Kapitel SERVICE Upon pressing the OK button the following is displayed Note 12 17 or 21 will be displayed depending on your model of piano The key numbers displayed correspond to the usual MIDI standard If necessary change the number with the arrow buttons to begin with any desired key e Model 290 first key 12 e Model 225 first key 17 e Models 170 185 200 214 280 first key 21 Calibration begins with the selected key number upon pressing the OK button and ends with the damper pedal The display
41. vement lt 1 millisecond e Precision of measuring time for hammer velocity 0 001 milliseconds speed of hammer head 1 mm before striking the string e Key pedal movements 250 levels per millisecond Numerous patents have been registered due to the many inventions and common developments with the Technical Univer sity of Vienna e We at B sendorfer have made use of our enormous competitive edge as the technology leader in computerised pianos since 1985 and have significantly expanded that edge with CEUS e CEUS is available for all B sendorfer grand pianos from 170 to 290 cm Retroactive installation in all existing B sendorfer grand pianos models 170 to 290 is possible CEUS Version 2 0 CEUS Version 2 0 QUICK START OPERATION OVERVIEW BASIC FEATURES ADDITIONAL FEATURES SETTINGS SERVICE 10 Kapitel PLAY Quick Start PLAY Quick Start 1 Turn on The mains switch is near the rear piano leg The CEUS is ready for use after about 40 seconds The following can be seen on the display 2 Select piece The CEUS is supplied with selected demo pieces that can be found in the folders Demo Classical and Demo Jazz Now press the piano key underneath the folder symbol The folder Demo Jazz then appears Pressing the folder symbol key again will open the folder You can select the piece within a given folder by using the red arrow keys 3 Play piece Now pre
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