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Introduction
Welcome
Congratulations on choosing the QRS Music Technologies, Inc. Serenade Pro™ player piano
system! A great advancement over player pianos of yesterday, the QRS Music Technologies,
Inc. Serenade Pro sets several new standards for ease-of-use, versatility, convenience, and
musical realism. Whether you want soft background music for conversation, the gentle mood
created by an upbeat jazz trio, or a powerful symphonic experience the Serenade Pro will
accommodate you with years of unsurpassed musical enjoyment.
Overview
The Model ATP-2 Serenade Pro player piano system is a MIDI equipped music playback and
record system (with Performance Option) for acoustic pianos. MIDI is an acronym for Musical
Instrument Digital Interface. It is a universal language adopted by the musical instrument
manufacturers so various MIDI equipped devices can talk to each other. MIDI is a form of
communication.
The Serenade Pro system has two main parts, the Stationary Controller (the central brain) and
the solenoid rail (or engine). Notes or keys C1 to A8 on the piano have a corresponding
solenoid.
The Serenade Pro system performs the MIDI messages sent from either the internal CD-ROM,
floppy drive, hard drive or an external device (page **). A message received by the Serenade
Pro prompts the key solenoid to rise, hitting the tail of the piano key. The associated hammer
then strikes the string exactly duplicating manual playing.
Choosing a Good Location
To prevent excessive internal heat buildup in the electronic components, place the piano in a
location with sufficient air circulation.
Do not install the piano:
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Near heat sources such as radiators or hot air ducts.
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In direct sun light.
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In places where excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shocks exist.
