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Appendix

9.1 Cables
Below you will find an overview of all cables you need to connect
your digital piano. The cables are not supplied with the piano.
Depending on the intended use, adapter cables will be necessary
to interface the various connectors. You can use adapter cables or
plugs (e.g. ¼" to RCA). Cable adapters are better than adapter plugs,
as the latter may affect the signal quality due to insufficient contact
of the plugs with each other.
9.1.1 Unbalanced ¼" cable
Unbalanced ¼" cables are equipped with a ¼" TS plugs at each end.
They are used to connect external keyboard amps and devices with
¼" outputs (e.g. synthesizers, drum computers) to the CDP2400USB.
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Fig. 9.1: Unbalanced ¼" cable with ¼" TS plugs
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9.1.2 RCA cables
RCA cables are often used for hi-fi applications to connect CD
players, MD recorders and other devices to home stereo systems.
You will need this type of cable to connect the CDP2400USB to hi-fi
recording equipment. Usually, these cables are supplied in pairs to
form one stereo cable. The plugs are in most cases red (right) and
white (left). Make sure that the wiring between recording device
and CDP2400USB follows this color code, so as not to mix up the
left/right signals.
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Fig. 9.2: Hi-fi RCA cable
9.1.3 ¼" to RCA cable
¼" to RCA cables are required for connecting a hi-fi playback device
(e.g. CD player) to the CDP2400USB. As an alternative, you can also
use an unbalanced ¼" cable with an appropriate RCA adapter.
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Fig. 9.3: ¼" to RCA cable
9.1.4 MIDI cables
MIDI cables are required for connecting MIDI equipment. These
cables have a 5-pin DIN plug at each end. Be sure to use cables
marked as MIDI cables (wiring as shown), since there are also similar
cables with a different wiring available for hi-fi equipment. MIDI
cable lengths should be as short as possible. Avoid cable lengths
exceeding 10 m, as these could lead to errors during the
transmission of signals.
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Pin 3
Pin 1
(ground)
Fig. 9.4: MIDI plug pin assignment
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Pin 2