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Introduction CS Series Midi Kit: Tools needed Philips screwdriver 3.5mm drill for screws (Optional 3mm tap drill) 15mm step drill We do not have a CS30L at this time, so this manual uses the schematics and PCB images f rom the service manual as well as images f rom the CS30 and CS30L. Content •...
Installation The CS Midi board is installed between the keyboard and the key assigner board and therefore requires only 3 cables to solder (Power). Removal of the key assigner is not required. Although we suggest calibrating the synth before install, recalibration after install is not required.
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MIDI connectors installation Start by drilling and mounting the midi connectors using the midi sticker as a tem- plate, place the sticker in the desired location and fasten at the top with tape and mark the center X’s. Next lift up the sticker while the tape holds it in place and drill the holes for the midi connectors.
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Solder the power cables Locate the SSK/Key Assigner board (Left board, bottom of synth) and identify the 3 points shown in image. Using the 3 Wire (Red, Blue, Black) power cable, solder each wire to the appropriate location. NEG/BLUE is the -15V. POS/RED is the +15V.
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Solder the power cables Locate the SSK/Key Assigner board (Left board, bottom of synth) and identify the 3 points shown in image. Using the 3 Wire (Red, Blue, Black) power cable, solder each wire to the appropriate location. NEG/BLUE is the -15V. POS/RED is the +15V.
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NOTE: Images are f rom a CS30 but it is very similar to the CS30L. Solder the power cables Locate the solder point as shown in image. Solder the black wire to this point. Locate the solder point shown in image. Solder the red wire to this point.
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Now plug in the Power cable into Power on the MIDI Board as shown in image. Locate and disconnect the 15 pin cable on the SSK/Key Assigner PCB as shown in image. Center board, bottom of synth. CS30L MIDI Kit Installation Manual...
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Connect the 15 pin cable you just disconnected to the provided 15 pin FEMALE cable. Match the 1 empty connector and wire colors to orient the cables in the correct way. On the other end of the previous provided 15 pin cable, you have 6-8 pin cables. Connect them to the MIDI board as shown in images.
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Now connect the provided 15 pin MALE cable to the SSK Board where you previously removed the original cable while making note of the one empty connector and colors. Brown and RED are on the right hand side as shown in image. On the other end of the previous provided 15 pin cable, you have 6-8 pin cables.
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Connect the MIDI in and out cables as shown in image. NOTE: At this point the board, MIDI in/out is operational. Filter and envelope trigger are optional Solder the f ilter cable(s) Locate the VCF board. CS30L MIDI Kit Installation Manual...
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Use the provided orange and Purple cable. orange wire Solder the to this point shown in image. NOTE: Schematics f rom the CS30L Service manual. Now connect the 2 pin connector to the FILTER connector on the midi board as shown in image. CS30L MIDI Kit Installation Manual...
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Solder the black envelope trigger cable Locate the leftmost PCB - VCO Board NOTE: Schematics f rom the CS30L Service manual. Solder the black wire using the provided 1k resistor. CS30L MIDI Kit Installation Manual...
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Connect the black/white cable to the MIDI Board. You have completed the full installation. MIDI in/out, f ilter, envelope trigger and all features are now operational. Secure all wiring with the included zip ties. Close the synth and connect to mains. Disclaimer: Lalalandsynth is not responsible for any damage caused by improper installation.
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MIDI drill template Print out and use as drill template. CS30L MIDI Kit Installation Manual...
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