GEC3 User Manual
GEC3 User Manual
To ensure long, trouble-free operation, please read this manual carefully. Precautions Location Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction in: • Direct sunlight • Locations of extreme temperature or humidity • Excessively dusty or dirty locations • Locations of excessive vibration Power supply Please connect the designated AC/AC power sup-ply to an AC outlet of the correct voltage. Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which your unit is intended.
Table of Contents USING THIS MANUAL ............................................................................................. 9 MEET THE GEC3....................................................................................................11 OVERVIEW......................................................................................................... 11 TEACHER (GEC3) UNIT .................................................................................. 13 Screen Display ..........................
SETTING UP STUDENT NAMES FOR A CLASS ....................................... 39 LECTURE MODE ....................................................................................................41 PLAY TAB ........................................................................................................... 41 How to… ............................................................................................................... 42 SETUP TAB...............................................................
How To… .............................................................................................................. 81 INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................85 THE PLANNING STAGE .................................................................................. 85 Site Plan Checklist................................................................................................. 85 Cabling Estimates and Requirements...........
Using this Manual Using this Manual This manual is set up for use as a step-by-step user guide and as a reference manual. The first four chapters (including this one) allow you to get familiar with the unit, take you through the basic steps for setting up the Group Education Controller 3 (GEC3) for use, and give a quick review of use and answer frequently asked questions. The next five chapters describe how to set up a class and teacher and describe each mode and the shared tabs.
Using this Manual Shared Tabs, Volume, Global and Disc – This chapter describes the Volume, Global and Disc tabs, as these can be accessed and have the same functionality, regardless of what mode you are in. There is an image of each tab, a table defining the field and buttons for each screen and a “How to” section that gives step-by-step instructions for performing tasks on that screen. The Global Tab section of this chapter also includes some examples, due to the comple xity of functions of the tab.
Meet the GEC3 Meet the GEC3 This section gives an overview to the features and functions of the GEC3. In addition, it introduces the GEC3 (main teacher unit) and back-panel and the SI (Student units). The Basics section also describes some features and screens of the GEC3 that apply to multiple modes and are referred to several times in the rest of this manual. Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the Korg Group Education Controller 3 (GEC3).
Meet the GEC3 The GEC3 also comes equipped with Split-Function capability. One student unit is connected to one keyboard, but if you activate the Split Function toggle, two students can share the use of one keyboard. Combining this feature with the expansion units allows you to interface with up to 64 students at one time. Information for up to 16 teachers can be stored on the GEC3 and settings for up to eight classes can be associated with each teacher.
Meet the GEC3 Teacher (GEC3) Unit The Teacher or GEC3 unit looks like this: Screen Display The screen display is a Touch View © touch screen, meaning, the screen is sensitive to the touch and you tap the buttons on the display screen to select options, menus and to set up and access class lists. All functions of the GEC3 (with the exception of powering on the unit and selecting modes) are served from the screen.
Meet the GEC3 Power On When you press the On button, the GEC3 logo appears while the unit performs self-test. It looks like this: All student units are tested and reported with on of the following symbols: O – for “OK” if all SI units are connected. X – for “Error” if not all SI units are connected. If any of the units fail self test, the screen is visible until the teacher presses the screen. After power on, the GEC3 automatically loads the first teacher and class setup.
Meet the GEC3 If you are not using the Split Feature, A+B is active by default, and you do not have use for these buttons. Back Panel The Back Panel of the GEC3 is where all connections to Student Communication Interfaces, keyboards and external devices are made. The back panel looks like this: Fields Switch/Socket Description Power switch Toggle switch, powers unit on/off. AC power socket Socket for connecting AC power cord to deliver power to GEC3 unit.
Meet the GEC3 Switch/Socket Description ROOM OUT L/R Dual RCA stereo Jacks for connecting cables to speaker throughout studio or classroom, allowing output of GEC3 to be heard without use of headphones. (See How to Route Signal in your Headset to Speakers in the Volume tab section of this manual). MIDI IN (5pin DIN) Used to connect the MIDI OUT of the teacher keyboard thereby allowing “remote control” of student keyboards.
Meet the GEC3 Front Fields The following is a list of buttons and jacks that can be accessed from the front of the SIs: Switch/Socket Description Call Student presses to send a Call to the teacher, indicating that they want to communicate with the teacher. HEADESET1 Socket for connecting the first headset. SPLIT SPLIT. The student presses if they need to use the Split Feature (two students using the same keyboard, in split function) HEADSET2 Socket for connecting the second headset.
Meet the GEC3 Back The following is a list of jacks that can be accessed from the back of the SIs: Switch/Socket Description INSTR. R / L Dual RCA stereo jacks for connecting cable to instrument providing input, right and left AUX IN1 R/L Dual RCA stereo jacks for connecting cables to auxiliary input 1. Routes from auxiliary source into SI. AUX IN2 1/8” TRS stereo jack for connecting cables to auxiliary input 2. Routes from auxiliary source into SI.
Quick Start Quick Start This section gives the user basic instructions for out-of-the-box use of the GEC3. It is recommended that you review the “Meet the GEC3” chapter so you are familiar with the device before starting operation. Basic Hook Up The GEC3 System consists of the GEC3 Teacher Unit and Student Interface Boxes (SI boxes) for each workstation in your system. The base GEC3 system can accommodate up to 16 SI boxes.
Quick Start Note: SI Boxes (student units) should only be connected or disconnected while the GEC3 teacher unit is turned off. The GEC3 teacher unit establishes connection with the student units when the GEC3 is powered on. DO NOT PLUG OR UNPLUG SI BOXES (STUDENT UNITS) WHILE THE GEC3 IS TURNED ON. Permanent damage to the GEC3 and/or the SI boxes may occur if student units are plugged or unplugged into the system when the GEC3 is turned on.
Quick Start • Auxiliary Input 2 – another place to connect audio from a CD player, tape player, computer soundcard, or any stereo line level source. The GEC3 Teacher unit has the following outputs: • Tape Out – stereo line level output intended for recording whatever signal the teacher is hearing in the teacher headset. • Room Out - stereo line level output intended for sending whatever signal the teacher is hearing in the teacher headset to a powered speaker system.
Quick Start • Auxiliary Input 2 – another place to connect audio from a CD player, tapeplayer, computer soundcard, or any stereo line level source. The SI unit has the following output (1/8” Mono): • MIC OUT – allows connection of the student’s headset microphone to the AUDIO INPUT of a computer soundcard, in order to allow digital recording of students voice or interaction with software ear training programs.
Quick Start These instructions do not show screens, define fields or explain the use of the Split Feature and MIDI functions. For a more detailed look at each mode and tab, see the corresponding Mode and Shared Tabs sections of this manual. How to give a presentation “lecture” and play your teacher instrument for the class 1. Press the Lecture mode button. 2. Press the Play tab from the row of tabs at the bottom of the screen. 3.
Quick Start 3. Press a student number, corresponding to where a student is sitting in the classroom, to bring students into the lecture. When a student has been brought into the lecture, their instruments and mic are enabled, if student mics are enabled in class preferences (this is the default setting). You and the class will be able to hear that student’s mic and instrument. A microphone appears next to the student’s name to indicate that they have been brought into the lecture.
Quick Start 2. Press the Play tab from the row of tabs at the bottom of the screen. 3. Press the number corresponding to where a student is sitting in the classroom twice. 4. To end communication, press the Practice Mode button or select another student. How to link student workstations into “Duets” and “Quartets” for peer learning/collaboration Setting duets automatically groups students in pairs according to student workstation number.
Quick Start How to broadcast anything in the teacher headset through the room speaker system 26 1. From the Lecture, Practice, or Group mode button, Press the Volume tab from the row of tabs at the bottom of the screen. 2. Press the Room On button. It routes signal in teacher headset to external speakers set up in the classroom.
Basics for Using the GEC3 Basics for Using the GEC3 This section gives you information on the keypad (a frequently used screen on the GEC3) and introduces the selection types that appear on the various screens on the GEC3. The QWERTY Keypad, described below, is used whenever you want to enter data into the GEC3 memory. This is essential when performing a number of tasks, including setting up classes and assigning teacher preferences.
Basics for Using the GEC3 Fields Button Description Keyboard Group Number (13) The keyboard group number of the selection you opened. If the GEC3 is in split function, you can add or edit both students assigned to a keyboard group. Field The field into which you are entering data, in this case, the name of the Student(s) in the keyboard group. The vertical line indicates where the top line of the field ends and the bottom line of the field begins.
Basics for Using the GEC3 Selection Types There are the different types of selection buttons used in the GEC3: Button Description Checkbox – Press to select, press again to unselect. This type of selection does not automatically turn off. Once selected, you must press it again to unselect it. Radio Button – Press to select. Only one radio button in a group of radio buttons can be selected at one time. If one is already selected and you press another, the first one automatically un-selects.
Class & Teacher Preferences, Class Setup Class & Teacher Preferences, Class Setup This chapter gives an overview of how to set up the GEC3 if you are administering the system or just setting up your own classes.
Class & Teacher Preferences, Class Setup Figure 2 2. Press on the arrow next to the Teacher field on the Global tab. The following screen displays, listing all undefined teacher names. Figure 3 3. 32 Press the E next to an Undef. teacher field to add a new teacher. The Edit Teacher Information screen displays.
Class & Teacher Preferences, Class Setup Figure 4 4. Press the T next to the Teacher field to access the QWERTY Keypad to enter a name in this field. See the section QWERTY Keypad in Basics for instructions on how to use the keypad. 5. Enter the desired name using the QWERTY Keypad. 6. Press Back to return to the Teacher Selection and Edit screen. Repeat steps 2 through 5 until you have added all the desired teachers. 7. Press Back twice to return to the main tab. 8.
Class & Teacher Preferences, Class Setup Figure 5 4. Press the E next to an Undefined class field to add a new class. The Edit Class Info window displays. It looks like this: Figure 6 34 5. Press the T next to the Class field to access the QWERTY Keypad to enter a class name in this field. See the section QWERTY Keypad in Basics for instructions on how to use the keypad. 6. Enter the desired name using the QWERTY Keypad. 7. Press Back to return to the Class Selection and Edit screen.
Class & Teacher Preferences, Class Setup 10. Press Save Global Setup to save changes. Assigning Teacher Preferences 1. Open the Global tab by pressing Global from the row of tabs at the bottom of the screen. 2. Press on the arrow next to the Teacher’s Name field to select the teacher whose preferences you would like to set. 3. Make the selections that you want to be associated with the teacher name in the Teacher Preferences box (from the fields described below).
Class & Teacher Preferences, Class Setup Field Description 4 X 4 View View determines how the SI keyboard group units are numbered in all Play and Setup screens. Select this field to number seats in a 4 by 4 pattern (or horizontally) as shown: 13 14 15 16 9 10 11 12 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 If you are using the expansion unit and have a second set of seats, they are numbered in the same pattern, numbers 17 thru 32.
Class & Teacher Preferences, Class Setup 5. Press Save Global Setup to save changes. Assigning Class Preferences 1. Open the Global tab by pressing Global from the row of tabs at the bottom of the screen. 2. Press on the arrow next to the Teacher’s Name field to select the teacher whose class(es) you would like to set preferences for. You will now be able to select from the classes associated with the teacher in the Class field. 3.
Class & Teacher Preferences, Class Setup Field Description 2 X 8 View View determines how the SI keyboard group units are numbered in Play, Setup and other screens. Select this field to number seats in a 2 by 8 pattern, as shown: 7 8 15 16 5 6 13 14 3 4 11 12 1 2 9 10 If you are using the expansion unit and have a second set of seats, they are numbered in the same pattern, numbers 17 thru 32.
Class & Teacher Preferences, Class Setup Field Description Student Mics en. This field must be checked for SI unit mics to be functional. If Student Mics Enabled field is not checked, there will be no communication through mics between you and students. This option is convenient – uncheck for practice-only classes where you do not want to communication through mics. Student inst en. This field must be checked for the SI Units to be functional.
Class & Teacher Preferences, Class Setup this: 5. Press a student's keyboard group in Setup mode to bring up the QWERTY Keypad. 6. Use the QWERTY keypad to enter in each student’s name into the Student Name field. See the section QWERTY Keypad in Basics for instructions on how to use the keypad. 7. Close the QWERTY Keypad after you finish entering each student, and start the procedure again for each student name you are entering.
Lecture Mode Lecture Mode Lecture mode is used when you (the teacher) want to present material in a lecture format. All students hear your microphone and instrument as well as their own instruments. You can also bring students into the lecture so they can be a part of the presentation. To access the Lecture mode functions, you must use the tabs on the bottom of the screen to move around in the various tabs. Below is a list of the tabs and the functions that can be performed from each tab.
Lecture Mode To open the Play tab, press Play from the row of tabs at the bottom of the screen. In Lecture mode, the Play tab looks like this: Figure 7 Note: When the GEC3 is using the Split Feature (as in the above figure) the top name in each keyboard group is Student A and the second is Student B. For example, Ted is student 4A and Vivi is student 4B. How to… Open a Class All student names are associated with a class.
Lecture Mode 3. Select class name from Class field. Bring a Student into the Lecture 1. Press a student’s name to bring that student into the lecture. OR Press the A or B button, then select the keyboard group you want to access. For example, to select Ted, press A and then keyboard group 4. You can also select the Keyboard group first, and then press A or B. If split function is not in use, A + B is activated, and there is no need to make a selection using these buttons. 2.
Lecture Mode student’s name to indicate that they have been brought into the lecture. The microphone looks like this: Remove a Student from lecture Press a student's name a second time to remove them from the lecture. They will continue to hear your mic and instrument, but you and the rest of the class will no longer be able to hear theirs.
Lecture Mode How to… Open a Class (from which to view or edit student names) All assigned student names are associated with a class. To bring up a class, you must first assign that class a name using the Class Selection and Edit screen. Prior to viewing or editing student names on this screen, open the class you wish to view or modify using the following procedure. If you choose not to assign a class name, skip to the View or Edit a Student’s Name procedure) 1.
Lecture Mode Volume, Global & Disc Tabs See the section Shared Tabs – Volume, Global & Disc for more information on any of these tabs in Lecture mode.
Practice Mode Practice Mode Practice mode is used when the students are working independently. Each student hears only their own instrument. You have the option of hearing the student, or hearing and speaking with the student. In Practice mode, the Setup, Volume, Global, and Disk tabs look and function exactly as in Lecture mode.
Practice Mode The Play tab is the operational screen – you use it when you want to “eavesdrop” on students or initiate 2 way communication with them. When you enter the Play tab, you cannot hear students (except a beep if a student presses their Call button, see below) and they cannot hear you- but everyone can hear themselves. This is ideal for individual practice.
Practice Mode OR If desired teacher name is not listed, add the teacher name using the Edit Teacher Information screen, described in the Global chapter. 3. Select class name from Class field. Eavesdrop on a student 1. Press a student’s name to eavesdrop on that student. OR If you are using the Split Feature, press the A or B button, then select the keyboard group containing the student on which you want to eavesdrop. For example, to select Ted, press B and then keyboard group 4.
Practice Mode BOTH hear you regardless of which button is active. To end communication, press the Practice Mode button or press the student’s name again. Communicate with a student who called from their SI 1. If Call Enabled is selected in Class Preferences on the Global tab, a student can press the Call button on their Student Interface (SI) to send an audible beep to your headset.
Practice Mode Figure 10 How to… Open a Class (from which to view or edit Student Names) All student names are associated with a class. To bring up a class, you must first assign that class a name using the Class Selection and Edit screen. Prior to viewing or editing student names on this screen, open the class you wish to view or modify using the following procedure: 1. Open the Global tab, by pressing Global from the row of tabs at the bottom of the screen. 2.
Practice Mode View or Edit a Student’s Name 1. Press a student's keyboard group in Setup mode to bring up the QWERTY Keypad. 2. Use the QWERTY Keypad to enter each student’s name into the Student Name field. See the section QWERTY Keypad in Basics for instructions on how to use the keypad. 3. Close the QWERTY Keypad after you finish entering each student, and start the procedure again for each student name you are entering.
Group Mode Group Mode Group mode is used when you want to allow students at different workstations to work together. Group mode allows you to define groups of two or more student workstationsso they can collaborate on projects with complete audio capabilities. Each student hears their own instrument and the mic(s) and instrument(s) of the other students working in their assigned group (if mics and inst are enabled in teacher and class preferences).
Group Mode Play Tab Note: The Play tab is the default screen for Group mode. The Play tab is the operational screen – you use it when you want students to practice in groups. You can use the Play tab to select groups on which to “eavesdrop” or to select groups with which to communicate, and to setup short-term groups.
Group Mode How to… Eavesdrop on a group 1. Press any student’s name (who is part of the group on which you want to eavesdrop). You will be able to hear every student who is part of that group’s mics and instruments, but they will not be able to hear you, and they will not be aware that you can hear their instruments and mics. 2. To end eavesdropping, press the Group Mode button.
Group Mode Note: If you are eavesdropping on or communicating with a group and you press on a student in another student group, you will end your session with the first group, as you cannot eavesdrop on or communicate with more than one group at a time in Group mode. Load Group Screen The Load Group screen can be accessed from the Play tab in Group mode via the small dropdown arrow in the top right corner of the screen.
Group Mode Field Description Duet Automatically groups students in pairs according to SI number. For example, students at SI 1 and SI 2 are grouped, students at SI 3 and SI 4 are grouped, etc. If the number of students is uneven, you can add the unmatched student into any group you wish from the main group tab (see Group Screen in this chapter). Quartet Automatically groups students in fours according to SI number.
Group Mode Figure 13 2. Select the group you want the student to belong to. OR Select GR.OFF if you do not want the student assigned to a group. (You can use this setting if it is not appropriate for that individual to be assigned to a group and you want them to work independently. 3. Once you have made your selection, press BACK to close the screen. The group you selected will appear on the top right corner of the student group box. 4.
Group Mode Setup Tab The Setup tab looks like the Play tab. Regardless of what mode you are in, you can use it to assign student names to SI units in the GEC3. In Group mode, you can also use the Setup tab to customize and save student groups for each class. In Group mode, the Setup tab looks like this: Figure 14 Procedures for group setup require you to use the Group Setup and Configuration screens, both accessed from the Setup tab, and described below.
Group Mode students #2, #5 and # 7 to be in a group that you can later recall. Groups that are assigned via this screen are named (by default, Config 1, Config 2, etc. that can be changed to custom names) and can be recalled for later use. To configure temporary groups that do not need to be saved for later recall, see the section Play Tab in this chapter.
Group Mode Fields Button/Field Description Config 1 thru Config 4 Select a group for which you want to perform any of the below lis ted activities. For example, select Config 2 if you want to save the displayed settings on Setup screen (Using Save Config As option, described below) as Config 2. To save the system configuration, once you have assigned students to groups using the Configuration screen. Stores a copy of all assigned groups for later retrieval.
Group Mode 8. Press SAVE CONFIG AS. 9. Press BACK to return to the Setup screen. This configuration will now be available for future use. Load a group configuration Load configuration allows you to bring up previously saved configurations. You might use this option if you need to edit a configuration setting. 1. From the Setup screen, press the small dropdown arrow in the top right corner of the screen. The Group Setup screen displays. 2. Select the Configuration (EG: Config 1) you want to load. 3.
Shared Tabs Shared Tabs – Volume, Global & Disc The Volume, Global and Disc tabs are shared tabs. Shared tabs can be accessed regardless of what mode you are in. In addition, the features and functionality of the tabs is identical regardless of what mode you are in – Lecture, Practice, or Group. Volume Tab The Volume tab is used to set volumes for auxiliary audio devices, teacher headphones and room speakers. You can change these volume levels using the Volume tab, regardless of what mode you are in.
Shared Tab Fields 64 Button Description Teacher On Teacher On is on by default. When Aux1 or Aux2 is turned ON, Teacher ON automatically turns off. When this is the case, select Teacher ON to address the class. If Aux1 or Aux2 are on, the volume is dropped by 12 dB, so your voice can be heard over the auxiliary source (for example when you are commenting on a musical example being played for the class on a CD player). When Teacher ON is turned off, the original volume of the Aux source resumes.
Shared Tabs Button Description (Aux 2) Enable Up to two Auxiliary sources can be connected to the back panel of the GEC3. If there are two Auxiliary sources connected to the back panel, you can enable the second using this button. See the descriptions for Aux 2 and Aux 2 Cue to see output if enabled. Aux 2 Selecting routes output of Auxiliary 2 source to everyone who can hear your headset. Source is enabled to play only if this button is selected and Aux 2 enable is checked.
Shared Tab 2. Press (Aux 1) Enable to check it. 3. Press Aux 1. 4. To adjust the volume, use the volume controls corresponding with Aux 1. 5. To interject commentary, press Teacher ON checkbox at the top of the Volume screen. Aux1/Aux2 volume is decreased by 12 dB (so the teacher's voice can be heard over the aux. source). Turn Teacher ON off to resume the original volume.
Shared Tabs Global Tab The GEC3 has numerous settings – for example, Call enabled, which lets students notify you if they wish to ask you a question, and Split display, which places an “A” or “B” in front of student names as a convenience for using the Split Feature. Instead of having to make these selections each time you start the GEC3, you can save settings using the Global tab. You can store settings to be associated with your name or the class.
Shared Tab Class/Teacher Setup – Teacher Mode The Global tab, when set for Teacher Setup (Use teacher preferences is selected) is used to set Teacher preferences, edit teacher information, and more. The Global tab lets you to access numerous additional tabs that allow you to set preferences and change settings that are associated with the teacher. To access the Global tab – Teacher Setup, select Global from the row of tabs at the bottom of the screen. Press Use teacher preferences.
Shared Tabs Field Description Teacher Preferences Group Box Call enabled Select this field if you want to be notified when a student presses the Call button on their SI units. If enabled, an audible beep is sent to your headset when a student presses the Call button on their SI to signal that they want to communicate with you. The name of the student flashes on the display. From the Play screen, you can press on the student’s name to enable their mic.
Shared Tab Field Description 2 X 8 View View determines how the SI keyboard group units are numbered in Play, Setup and other screens. Select this field to number seats in a 2 by 8 pattern, as shown: 7 8 15 16 5 6 13 14 3 4 11 12 1 2 9 10 If you are using the expansion unit and have a second set of seats, they are numbered in the same pattern, numbers 17 thru 32. Circular View View determines how the SI keyboard group units are numbered in Play, Setup and other screens.
Shared Tabs 2. Make the selections that you want to be associated with the teacher name in the Teacher Preferences group box. 3. You must assign a name to the teacher you are setting preferences for. If you have not yet done this, see the Teacher Selection and Edit Screen section in this chapter of the manual for instructions on how to associate these settings with a teacher name. 4. Press Disk to open the Disk tab. 5. Press Save Global Setup to save changes. Apply Teacher Preferences to a Class 1.
Shared Tab Figure 20 Fields Field Description Teacher Sixteen teacher names can be stored in the GEC3. Teacher names are added, and names and preferences are edited, using the Edit Teacher Info screen, described in the Edit Teacher Info section of this guide. Selecting a teacher here (if listed) brings up the associated settings, and in the Class field, lists associated Classes. To change the settings associated with a teacher, select that teacher’s name.
Shared Tabs Field Description 4 X 4 View View determines how the SI keyboard group units are numbered in Play, Setup and other screens. Select this field to number seats in a 4 by 4 pattern (or horizontally) as shown: 13 14 15 16 9 10 11 12 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 If you are using the expansion unit and have a second set of seats, they are numbered in the same pattern, numbers 17 thru 32. 2 X 8 View View determines how the SI keyboard group units are numbered in Play, Setup and other screens.
Shared Tab Field Description Class Classes are linked to teachers – If you select a teacher name (see Teacher Name above) the classes corresponding to that teacher display. A total of 16 class periods can be stored in the GEC3 memory for each teacher. Class names are added, and names and preferences are edited using Edit Class Info, described below. Select a class here (if listed) to edit associated preferences.
Shared Tabs If desired class name is not listed, add the class using the Edit Class Information screen, described in this chapter. 3. Make the selections that you want for the specific class in the Class Preferences group box. OR If you want to apply teacher preferences as they are set up in the section Teacher Preferences, select Use Teacher Preferences. 4. You must assign a name to the class you are setting preferences for.
Shared Tab Setting Class Preferences For his two General Music classes, Mr. Johnson: 1. Selected his name from the Teacher field. 2. Selected Period 1 OR Period 2 General Music from the Class field. 3. Selected Use teacher preferences. For his Advanced Piano class, Mr. Johnson: 1. Selected his name from the Teacher field. 2. Selected Period 6 General Music from the Class field. 3.
Shared Tabs How to Edit Teacher Information 1. Press on the arrow next to the Teacher field on the Global tab. The following screen displays, listing all the teacher names already entered. Figure 21 2. Press the E next to a teacher’s name to edit information for that teacher, or the E next to an Undef. teacher field to add a new teacher. The Edit Teacher Information screen displays.
Shared Tab 2. Select from the following fields: Field Description Teacher The name of the teacher that is being edited. This field is blank if you are adding a new teacher. Press the T to access the QWERTY Keypad to enter a name in this field, or to edit an existing entry. See the section QWERTY Keypad in Basics for instructions on how to use the keypad. Teacher Note 1 thru Teacher Note 6 You can add notes on the Teacher Info screen.
Shared Tabs Figure 23 3. Press the E next to a class to edit info for that class, or the E next to an Undefined class field to add a new class. The Edit Class Info window displays. It looks like this: 4. Select from the following fields: Field Description Class: The name of the class that is being edited. This field is blank if you are adding a new class. Press the T to access the QWERTY Keypad to enter a class name, or to edit an existing entry.
Shared Tab Field Description Back Press to close the screen. 5. Press Disk to open the Disk tab. 6. Press Save Global Setup to save changes. Disk Tab The Disk tab is used to backup information in the GEC3, save settings, and initiate system exclusive data transfers to configure popular lab keyboards for use with the GEC3’s Split Feature. All the settings and information in the GEC3 can be stored in a Smart Media card.
Shared Tabs Fields Button/Field Description Smart Media Functions Group Box Save Config Press to save the system configuration. Stores a copy of all settings (class, teacher, etc.) and information (student names, class names, etc.) on the inserted Smart Media card. Load Config Press to upload the system configuration from the inserted Smart Media card. Uploads all settings (class, teacher, etc.) and information (student names, class names, etc.) from the inserted Smart Media card.
Shared Tab Wait until action is competed, then continue GEC3 use. Save Class Setup 1. Make sure the system is set as you would like it to be backed up. 2. Press Save Class Setup. The Saving/Loading screen displays. It looks like this: Wait until action is competed, then continue GEC3 use. Save Global Setup 1. Make sure the system is set as you would like it to be backed up. 2. Press Save Global Setup. The Saving/Loading screen displays.
Shared Tabs Wait until action is competed, then continue GEC3 use. Load MIDI Settings 1. Press the button for the MIDI keyboard setting you would like to load 2. The Saving/Loading screen displays. It looks like this: Wait until action is competed. The Split Feature allows 2 students to work independently at the same electronic keyboard (they can’t hear each other).
Installation Installation Note: When installing your music laboratory, we strongly urge you to adhere to local building and electrical codes. If you are not familiar with local building regulations for the installation of electrical equipment in your school or studio, seek assistance from maintenance personnel, electrical contractors, and/or local government (county or township) offices for information.
Installation 2. Note on the diagram the placement of all doors, windows, and AC outlets. 3. List the equipment that will be used by the teacher, including the teacher’s keyboard, Group Education Controller 3, and any additional MIDI devices or MIDI instruments, computer, audio accessories such as tape decks, CD players/burners, stereo amplifier/receiver, self-powered monitors, and/or speakers. 4. How many student stations will the music laboratory contain? 5.
Installation MIDI IN port of the first student keyboard can be connected to the GEC3 MIDI OUT port to receive program change messages from the Teacher Instrument connected to the MIDI IN port of the GEC3. Using the MIDI THRU port of the first student keyboard, the second student keyboard can be included in the MIDI system as well. This can be repeated to include all student keyboards in the lab.
Installation Mounting the SI’s Each Student Communications Interface should be mounted on or near the student instruments, making it easier for students to access volume controls and call buttons. This will also minimize the length of audio cables required between student instrument and SI. Position SI’s so that student headset cables will not be in the way, inhibiting students’ natural movement in playing. SI’s may be attached to desks or wooden tables using wood screws.
Installation • If the teacher workstation includes a stereo cassette recorder, auxiliary audio source (like a CD player/burner), or additional MIDI sound sources, connect the equipment at this time. Be sure to route all signals in stereo, or split the signal using an appropriate cable or adapter. • If the GEC3 is to be connected to an external amplification system, connect the Room Outs to the amplifier, receiver, or powered monitors at this time.
Installation Crimping Your Own Cables When crimping your own cable for installation, the cable must not be pinned like a standard telephone cable (pin 1 to pin 8). The cable must be crimped with pin 1 matching pin 1 at the opposite end, pin 2 matching pin 2 at the opposite end, etc. in order for the GEC and SCI’s to function properly. Green Yellow Blue Brown Note: If the cables are not crimped properly, permanent damage may be caused to the GEC3 and/or the SI’s.
Installation Index A, B and A+B buttons, 14 Adding class names, 33 Adding Teacher Names, 31 Adjusting headphone volume, 66 All Call, 29 Quick instructions, 25 Applying teacher preferences, 71 Assigning Class preferences, 37 Teacher preferences, 35 Assigning a group, 57 Audio cables, 20 For SI boxes, 21 Auxiliary devices, 15, 64 Cables, 20 Volume, 41 Back Panel, 15 Backing up data, 80 Basic Hook Up, 19 Basics, 9, 11 Basics for using GEC3, 27 Bringing a student into lecture, 43 Bringing a student who called
Index Establishing two-way communication with a student, 49, 55 Examples setting class/ preferences, 76 setting teacher preferences, 75 Excluding students from lecture Quick instructions, 24 Expansion units, 11 Features, 11 GEC3 Connections, 88 Global tab Class Selection and Edit screen, 78 Class Selection and Edit Screen, 33 Class Selection and Edit Screen field descriptions, 79 Teacher Selection and Edit Screen, 31, 76 Teacher Selection and Edit Screen field descriptions, 78 Global tab, 67 Applying teach
Index Lecture mode, 41 Default, 41 Definition, 12, 41 Disk tab, 80 Play tab, 41 Setup tab, 44, 50 Tabs, 41 Letting student practice indepedently Quick instructions, 24 Linking students Quick Instructions, 25 Load group, 56 Load Group Field descriptions, 57 Loading MIDI data, 80 MIDI settings, 83 System configuration, 82 Loading a group configuration, 62 Loading and customizing a pre-set group, 58 Loading group info, 56 MIDI Ports, 21 Pre-programmed selections, 80 setting instrument selection, 80 MIDI IN /
Index Setup tab, 44, 50 Screen and features, 44, 50 Shared tabs, 63 Global tab, 67 Volume tab, 63 SI Connections, 88 SI Units Definition, 16 Instructions for use, 18 Site planning checklist, 85 Sizing cabling, 87 Smartmedia card Loading data onto, 81 Split display option, 35, 69 Split function Definition, 12 Split mode Limitations in practice mode, 50 Student Interface Units Definition, 16 Field descriptions, 17 Students Number supported, 11 94 Teacher preferences, 31 Assigning, 35 Teacher Selection and
