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8 | Nord PiaNo 2 User MaNUal os v1.1X
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Connections
VOLUME
PEDAL
Audio Connections
Headphones
This is where you connect a ¼" stereo connector from a pair of head-
phones.
Left Out and Right Out
The left and right line level outputs from the Nord Piano 2 are unbal-
anced. Use ¼" connectors to connect the Nord Piano 2 to an amplifier
or recording equipment.
The Nord Piano 2 is a stereo instrument, with separate signal paths
for the left and right audio channels. To properly experience the Nord
Piano 2, use both outputs in a stereo operation.
General guide on audio connections:
• Make all the connections before you turn on the power to your amplifier.
• Turn on the power to your amplifier last.
• Turn off the power to your amplifier first.
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Playing at a high volume level can result in hearing impairments
such as permanent hearing loss.
Monitor In
Use this to connect and monitor a signal from an mp3 or a CD player
at the Nord Piano 2's headphone output. This allows you to e.g. re-
hearse with the instrument to pre-recorded music.
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Signals connected to this input will not be processed with the
Piano 2's effects or appear at the Piano's left and right output
jacks.
SUSTAIN
PEDAL
MIDI Connections
MIDI In
MIDI connection used to receive MIDI data to the Nord Piano 2 from
other equipment such as keyboards or computers.
MIDI Out
MIDI connection used for transmitting keyboard- and panel generated
MIDI data from the Nord Piano 2 to other equipment such as sound
modules or computers.
USB Connection
The USB connection is used for the Nord Piano 2 to communicate with
a personal computer in order to update the OS or to add or replace
any of the piano sounds. The computer can run the Nord Sound Man-
ager application, or be used to transfer the operating system if the unit
needs to be updated.
The Nord Piano 2 can also transmit and receive MIDI data via the USB
interface, read more about this in the MIDI chapter.
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Computers running Microsoft Windows operating systems need a
driver for the USB connection to work. The installer for the driver
can be found on the enclosed Nord DVD, or at the
www.nordkeyboards.com website.
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