Line In Jacks; Midi Functions - Concert CDP2400USB User Manual

CONCERT CDP2400USB User Manual
6.1.1

LINE IN jacks

The LINE IN jacks can be used to connect external sound sources
such as CD players, DVD players, or external sound modules that
are being controlled by the CONCERT's MIDI function (see fig. 6.3).
The following diagram shows a wiring example comprising the
CDP2400USB and a CD player. You need one or two cables fitted
with RCA plugs (see chapter 9.1.3). As an alternative, you can also
use a ¼" cable with an appropriate adapter plug.
CD Player
Digital Piano
Fig. 6.1: Connecting external signal sources
1) Connect the outputs of the CD player to the LINE IN jacks of
the CDP2400USB.
6.1.2 AUX IN jack
This 1/8" jack is ideal for the connection of MP3 players, portable
CD players, MD players, etc. Most applications will require a 1/8" TRS
cable, but adaptors may also be used.
6.1.3 MIC IN jack
Connect a microphone to the MIC IN jack using a standard XLR
cable. You may use dynamic (handheld) or condenser microphones.
The jack always supplies 15V of phantom power to enable the use
of most condenser mics.
Adjust the input signal of the microphone with the GAIN knob. If
your voice begins to distort, turn the GAIN knob down.
NOTE: The internal effects do not affect the microphone input.
6.2 Connection to amplifiers and
recording equipment
The CDP2400USB is equipped with LINE OUT connectors for
connecting the digital piano to external keyboard amplifiers, P.A.
systems or home stereo systems. For performances in larger rooms
(e.g. stages, hall) it can be necessary to use external amplifiers.
You can also use the outputs to connect recording equipment (e.g.
Microphone MP3 Player
MIC IN
LINE IN AUX IN
computer, cassette recorder, MD recorder). Unlike the built-in music
sequencer, recording on external audio equipment gives you the
advantage that you can play back your music completely
independently of the CDP2400USB. For example, you can give your
friends a recorded CD or MP3 or archive music pieces on any
recording medium.
Keyboard amplifier
LINE OUT
Digital Piano
Fig. 6.2: Connecting amplifiers and recording equipment
1) Connect the LINE OUT jacks to the inputs of an external
amplifier or recording device.
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Caution
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Be sure to switch the CDP2400USB on BEFORE you switch
on the external amplifier, so as to avoid switch-on thumps
being amplified. Such signals could damage the amplifier
and the loudspeakers. Switch off the equipment in
reverse order.
6.3

MIDI functions

MIDI is an interface and protocol for transmitting of playing data to
other MIDI equipment. The most important playing data are pitch
and length of notes, key velocity and channel volume, program
changes and various controller data generated, for example, by
controllers such as the pedals.
The MIDI interface does not transmit electrical audio signals but
control data only . The MIDI protocol provides for the transmission
of data on 16 independent channels. Playing data are always
channel-specific data.
The CDP2400USB is equipped with three MIDI jacks for connecting
additional MIDI sound modules or software/hardware sequencers:
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MD recorder