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Preparing the system for delivery

VARIO duet digital system and Zimmermann Studio line with VARIO digital system

11. August 2022|6. July 2022
VARIO duet digital systemZimmermann with VARIO
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Hardware and installation

1 - CHECK ALL CABLE CONNECTIONS FOR TIGHT FIT

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1

Connection cable power supply unit

2

DC socket

3

DC connection cable

4

USB-C cable

5

USB-C cable

6

Data cable sensor strip

7

Data cable sensor strip

8

Data cable pedal sensors

9

Pedal sensor connection

Connection with DC power connection (1-3)

Check the mains plug (1).

Check that the DC socket (see illustrations) is connected (2).

Check that the main board is connected to the DC power connector (3).

Connection VARIO duet module with USB-C cable (4)

Check whether the main board is connected to the VARIO duet module via USB-C cable (4).

Connection VARIO connect+ module (5)

Check whether the (smaller) VARIO connect+ module is connected to the VARIO duet module via USB-C cable (5).

Connection of the sensor bar through the ribbon cable

Check that the main board is connected to the sensor bar by the ribbon cable (6+7).

Connection ribbon cables and pedal sensors (8+9)

Check that ribbon cables and pedal sensors are connected (8+9).

2 - CHECK HAMMER STOP BAR

Check the function of the hammer stop bar. The hammers should not get in contact with the strings even in fortissimo.

3 - CHECKING THE SYSTEM SETTINGS WITH THE VARIO APP FOR iOS

  • Checking the firmware for the latest version

    • Check whether the firmware of the system is up to date. The installed firmware version is displayed in the VARIO app in the Firmware menu item. If  your VARIO app version is up to date it will notify you in case a new firmware version is available.  (VARIO App for iOS | VARIO App for Android)
    • If necessary, perform an update (read more).
  • CALIBRATE THE KEYS

    A guide to calibrate the keys can be found here.

  • CALIBRATE THE PEDALS

    A guide to calibrate the pedals can be found here.

  • CHECK KEY ADJUSTMENT PARAMETER (65 % | 25 %)

    How to adjust the key adjustment can be found here.

  • CHECK PEDAL ADJUSTMENT FOR SUSTAIN PEDAL (60 % | 20 %)

    How to adjust the pedal adjustment can be found here.

  • RESET FAVORITES

    Connect the VARIO app for iOS to the system. Open the settings and tap Reset Favorites.

  • RESET DYNAMIC CURVES

    Connect the VARIO app for iOS to the system. Open the settings and tap Reset Dynamics Curves.

  • CHECK BLUETOOTH NAME

    Check Bluetooth name, change if necessary: Model & serial number of the instrument (e.g. R124 #234544).

    Connect the system to the VARIO app for iOS via Bluetooth. Open the settings and go to the Bluetooth name menu item.

4 - COMPLETION OF THE FUNCTION TEST

  • PLAY THE INSTRUMENT IN SILENT MODE

    To complete the test, play with the silent function activated and listen to the sound of the VARIO system via headphones.

  • SWITCH BETWEEN FAVORITES / SOUNDS WITH THE BUTTON ON THE FRONT MODULE

    While playing, switch through the favorites with the button on the front module and thus check the error-free function of the button.

Hardware and installation

1 - CHECK ALL CABLE CONNECTIONS FOR TIGHT FIT

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1

Connection cable power supply unit

2

DC socket

3

DC connection cable

4

USB-C cable

5

Data cable sensor strip

6

Data cable pedal sensors

7

Pedal sensor connection

Connection with DC power connection (1-3)

Check the mains plug (1).

Check that the DC socket (see illustrations) is connected (2).

Check that the main board is connected to the DC power connector (3).

Connection VARIO duet module with USB-C cable (4)

Check whether the main board is connected to the VARIO duet module via USB-C cable (4).

Connection of the sensor bar through the ribbon cable (5)

Check that the main board is connected to the sensor bar by the ribbon cable (5).

Connection ribbon cables and pedal sensors (6+7)

Check that ribbon cables and pedal sensors are connected (6+7).

2 - CHECK HAMMER STOP BAR

Check the function of the hammer stop bar. The hammers should not get in contact with the strings even in fortissimo.

3 - SYSTEM SETTINGS CHECK WITH THE VARIO APP FOR iOS

  • Checking the firmware for the latest version

    • Check whether the firmware of the system is up to date. The installed firmware version is displayed in the VARIO app in the Firmware menu item. If  your VARIO app version is up to date it will notify you in case a new firmware version is available.  (VARIO App for iOS | VARIO App for Android)
    • If necessary, perform an update (read more).
  • CALIBRATE THE KEYS

    A guide to calibratie the keys can be found here.

  • CALIBRATE THE PEDALS

    A guide to calibrate the pedals can be found here.

  • CHECK KEYS ADJUSTMENT PARAMETER (65 % | 25 %)

    How to adjust the key adjustment can be found here.

  • CHECK ADJUSTMENT FOR SUSTAIN PEDAL (60 % | 20 %)

    How to adjust the pedal adjustment can be found here.

  • RESET FAVORITES

    Connect the VARIO app for iOS to the system. Open the settings and tap Reset Favorites.

  • RESET DYNAMIC CURVES

    Connect the VARIO app for iOS to the system. Open the settings and tap Reset Dynamics Curves.

  • CHECK BLUETOOTH NAME

    Check Bluetooth name, change if necessary: Model & serial number of the instrument (example: S2 Z497335).

    Connect the system to the VARIO app for iOS via Bluetooth. Open the settings and go to the Bluetooth Name menu item.

FINAL, GENERAL FUNCTION TEST

  • PLAY INSTRUMENT IN SILENT MODE

    To complete the test, play with the silent function activated and listen to the sound of the VARIO system via headphones.

  • SWITCH BETWEEN FAVORITES / SOUNDS WITH THE BUTTON ON THE FRONT MODULE

    While playing, switch through the favorites with the button on the front module and thus check the error-free function of the button.

Letzte Bearbeitung: 11. August 2022|Veröffentlichungsdatum: 6. July 2022

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