Sequential prophet 5 - Basic Operation; Introduction; Set-Up

SECTION
1
BASIC
OPERATION
1-0 INTRODUCTION
This
section
contains
instructions
for
set-up
and
basic
operation.
After unpacking,
read
paragraph
1-1
and
connect
the
Prophet-5
as
described.
The
remaining
paragraphs in
this
section
cover
tuning,
program
selection,
and
other
essential
information.
The
Prophet-5
offers
astounding
sonic
flexibility
and
performance. To exploit these
capabilities
fully,
learn
as
much as
you
can
about
it
with this
manual and the
books
listed
in the
bibliography
(Section
7).
Additional
references
can
be obtained
from the
more
extensive
bibliographies
contained
in the
sources
listed.
Thus
prepared, you will
no doubt
create
many
interesting
sounds.
Be
advised
that
in the
excitement of
creation
patches
tend to
escape
if not
documented.
Panel
blanks
for this
purpose are
provided
at the
back
of
the
manual.
Remember
the
Prophet-5
is
a
sophisticated
device.
It should be
handled
with
as
much
care
as
you
would
afford
an
acoustic
instrument.
Shock or
vibration can
damage the
keyboard
or
controls,
and can
loosen
socketed
integrated
circuits (ICs).
Avoid
temperature
extremes.
If
you
expect to
transport
the
Prophet-5
regularly, we urge you
to
invest in a
professional
"road"
case
for it.
These
are made by
several
manufacturers
and should
be
carried
by
your
music
dealer.
If
you can't
find a case,
please contact
the
SCI
Sales
Department.
1-1
SET-UP
The
Prophet
has a
switch
on
its
back
panel
for selecting
between a
115-
or 230-Vac
power
source.
Prophets
shipped
in the
U.S.
and
to
Japan are
usually switched to 115V,
and those
destined
for
Europe
are
usually
switched
to 230V. CAUTION: Check
this
switch and
set
to
match
your
line
voltage
before
plugging in the
instrument. Don't
change this
switch
when
the line
cord is
connected. If you do
switch the line voltage
selector, you
will
have
to
change
the
fuse
also.
Use
3AA
SLS"-BL0 for 115V and
1/2
A
SLO-BLO for
230V.
As
does
most electronic
equipment,
the
Prophet
comes with a
three-prong power plug
to
insure
safe
grounding
with
other
equipment.
The ground
prong
is
connected to the
metal chassis of
the
instrument.
It
is up
to you
to
check the
ground connections of the
Prophet
and
all other
instruments
and
equipment
you
use to
prevent potentially lethal
shocks. As you probably
know,
many
older
buildings and
clubs are notorious
for
their
poor quality
AC wiring. We
therefore
urge
you
to
use one
of the several "ground-
checking" devices available
on the
market to
verify AC
connections.
CMIOOOD
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