Front Panel; Rear Panel - Akai MPC1000 Operator's Manual

Front Panel

1. Compact flash slot:
This is a card slot for the compact flash memory card.
2. [FOOTSWITCH 1/2] plug:
This is where you connect a foot switch. You can use
a foot switch to punch in/out. For more information,
see the "Foot Switch" section on page 87.
There are two types of foot switches: normal open (the
contact is open when it is not pressed),
and normal closed (the contact is closed when it is not
pressed).

Rear Panel

1. [RECORD IN L/R] plug:
This is an analog input for recording an analog signal.
With a stereo phone plug, it
can be used as balanced input.
2. [STEREO OUT L/R] plug:
This is the main output
3. [ASSIGNABLE MIX OUT 1/2/3/4] plug:
These are outputs you can use to output each pad
sound separately. With external mixers or effecters,
you can perform advanced mixing.
4. [MIDI OUT A/B] plug:
This is the MIDI output. Each output can send
independent MIDI signals.
5. [MIDI IN 1/2] plug:
This is the MIDI input. MIDI signals from MIDI IN 1 and
2 will be merged (mixed).
3. [PHONES] plug:
6. [USB] plug (slave):
GND COLD HOT
7. [DIGITAL OUT] plug:
8. [DIGITAL IN] plug:
9. Power plug:
10. [POWER] switch:
If a foot switch has been connected to the MPC1000,
when you turn on the power to the MPC1000, it
automatically detects the type of foot switch
connected. You can use either type of foot switch.
This is a stereo phone plug to connect a set of
headphones. It sends out the same signal with the
[STEREO OUT] plug.
You use this plug to connect the MPC1000 to your PC
and transfer data. For more information, see the
"Connecting the MPC1000 to your computer" section
on page 85.
This is the coaxial digital output. It sends out the same
signal as the [STEREO OUT] plug.
This is the coaxial digital input. Use this input to
connect digital outputs such as a CD player and a
DAT.
Plug in the AC cable here.
It switches the power on/off of the unit.
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