Kawai MP6 Owner's Manual

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8312. Reference Information12.5 USB MIDI (USB to Host)The MP6 features a ‘USB to Host’ type connector, allowing the instrument to be connected to a computerand utilised as a MIDI device. Depending on the type of computer and operating system installed,additional driver software may be required for USB MIDI communication to function correctly.USB MIDI driverOperating System USB MIDI Driver SupportWindows MEWindows XP (no SP, SP1, SP2, SP3)Windows XP 64-bitWindows Vista (SP1, SP2)Windows Vista 64-bit (SP1, SP2)Windows 7Windows 7 64-bitAdditional USB MIDI driver software NOT required.The standard (built-in) Windows USB MIDI driver will be installed automaticallywhen the instrument is connected to the computer.After driver installation, ensure that the ‘USB Audio Device’ (Windows ME/Windows XP) or ‘USB-MIDI’(Windows Vista/Windows 7) device is correctly selected in the application software.Windows 98 SEWindows 2000Windows Vista (no SP)Additional USB MIDI driver software required.Please download the USB MIDI driver from the KAWAI website:http://www.kawai.co.jp/englishAfter driver installation, ensure that the ‘KAWAI USB MIDI’ device is correctly selected in theapplication software.Windows Vista 64-bit (no SP)USB MIDI is not supported.Please upgrade to service pack 1 or service pack 2.Mac OS XNo additional USB MIDI driver software required.The standard (built-in) Mac OS X USB MIDI driver will be installed automaticallywhen the instrument is connected to the computer.Mac OS 9 USB MIDI is not supported.Please use the standard MIDI IN/OUT connectors.USB MIDI information If the instrument’s MIDI IN/OUT jacks and USB MIDI portare both connected simultaneously, the USB MIDI portwill be given priority. Ensure that the instrument is turned off before attemptingto connect the USB MIDI cable. When connecting the instrument to a computer usingthe USB MIDI port, there may be a short delay beforecommunications begin. If the instrument is connected to a computer via a USBhub and USB MIDI communication becomes unreliable/unstable, please connect the USB MIDI cable directly tothe one of the computer’s USB ports. Disconnecting the USB MIDI cable suddenly, or turningthe instrument on/off while using USB MIDI may causecomputer instability in the following situations:- while installing the USB MIDI driver- while starting up the computer- while MIDI applications are performing tasks- while the computer is in energy saver mode. If there are any further problems experienced with USBMIDI communication while the instrument is connected,please double-check all connections and relevant MIDIsettings in the computer’s operating system.* ‘MIDI’ is a registered trademark of the Association of Manufacturers of Electronic Instruments (AMEI).* ‘Windows’ is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.* ‘Mac’ and ‘Mac OS’ are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.* Other company names and product names mentioned referenced herein may be registered trademarks or trademarks of respective owners.