Connectors; Modes; How To Use This Book - Kurzweil sp88x User Manual

Connectors

The rear panel has a total of 8 connectors:
¥ Left and Right audio jacks accept standard 1/4-inch mono plugs connected to your
stereo audio system. (See Changing to Mono Output on page 2-5 for how to obtain a
mono output.)
¥ Headphone jack accepts a standard 1/4-inch stereo plug.
¥ MIDI In and Out jacks for connecting to external sound modules or a computer.
¥ Control pedal jack for connecting to a continuous-control pedal.
¥ Switch pedals jack for connecting to a single or dual piano-pedal unit.
¥ DC power jack for receiving 12V DC power from the supplied power adapter.
Connecting to and using all of these connectors is described thoroughly in the
following sections.

Modes

The Stage Piano operates in one of two fundamental modes.
When in Internal Voices mode, the Stage Piano is an easy to understand and operate,
stand-alone performance instrument. To change sounds, just press one of the 16 sound
select buttons. The entire keyboard will always play the sound named on the sound
select button. See Chapter 3 for more on Internal Voices mode.
When in MIDI Setups mode, the Stage Piano becomes a sophisticated MIDI controller
with a built-in sound module. The keyboard can be split into 2 sections or zones, each
going to a different MIDI channel. Up to 32 different MIDI setups can be deÞned and
stored in the built-in nonvolatile memory. You can quickly select these setups with the
16 sound/setup select buttons. In MIDI Setups mode, any sound (or none at all) can be
associated with each setup. See Chapter 4 for details about MIDI Setups mode.

How to Use This Book

This Stage Piano UserÕs Guide is designed to help you get up and running quickly. If
you know electronic instruments and MIDI already and you know pretty much what
you want to do with your Stage Piano, at least read Quick Start on page 2-1. If you
need some more help on using the Stage PianoÕs many features, you should also read
all of Chapters 3 and 4. Chapters 5 and 6 give more information on global functions
and describe some typical applications. The remaining chapters provide
troubleshooting and reference material that can be referred to when needed. Finally,
donÕt underestimate the index. WeÕve tried to think of every word and topic you may
need quick access toÑitÕs the next best thing to a search engine!
Also, donÕt forget to check our web site for any late-breaking information on the Stage
Piano and other Kurzweil products:
http://www.youngchang.com/kurzweil
Above all, have fun, and make lots of great music with your Stage Piano!
Introducing the Stage Piano
Connectors
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