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Connecting to Other Devices
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Jack Panel
LINE IN jacks (1/4” phone jacks)
These jacks are used to connect a pair of stereo outputs from
other electronic instruments or audio equipment to the CA59
digital piano’s speakers. To adjust the LINE IN level, please use
the volume controls on the device itself.
To connect a device in mono, connect the cable to the L/MONO
jack only.
USB to Host port (“B” type)
This USB port is used to connect the CA59 digital piano to a
computer using an inexpensive USB cable. When connected, the
instrument can be used as a standard MIDI device, allowing it to
send a receive MIDI data. Connect a “B” type USB connector to
the instrument, and an “A” type USB connector to the computer.
* Please refer to page 113 for more information about USB MIDI.
With additional conversion adaptors, this port may also be used
to connect the CA59 digital piano to tablets and other mobile
devices.
LINE OUT jacks (1/4” phone jacks)
These jacks are used to connect the stereo output of the CA59
digital piano’s sound to external speakers, ampli
fi
ers, mixers,
recording devices, and similar equipment.
To output a mono signal, connect a single cable to the L/MONO
jack.
The LINE OUT level can be adjusted using the MASTER VOLUME
slider.
MIDI IN/OUT jacks
These jacks are used to connect the CA59 digital piano to
external MIDI devices, or to a computer (using a USB-MIDI
interface) as an alternative to the “USB to Host” port.
* Please refer to page 1 of the “CA59 MIDI Settings Manual” for
more information about MIDI.
* When the CA59 digital piano is connected to a smart device using
Bluetooth MIDI, the MIDI IN/OUT jacks and USB to Host port will be
disabled.
Headphone Panel
PHONES jacks (1/4” & 1/8” phone jacks)
These jacks are used to connect stereo headphones to the CA59
digital piano. Two pairs of headphones can be connected and
used simultaneously. When a pair of headphones is connected,
sound will not be produced by the speakers.
USB to Device port (“A” type)
This USB port is used to connect a USB memory device to the
CA59 digital piano. This allows MP3/WAV audio
fi
les, and SMF
song
fi
les to be played directly. It is also possible to record
performances to MP3/WAV audio
fi
les, and save recorder songs
stored in internal memory for posterity.
USB device information
It may be necessary to format the USB memory device before
it can be used with the CA59 digital piano. If so, please
refer to the USB Format function instructions on page 126.
Formatting the device will erase all data.
Avoid removing the USB memory device while data is being
loaded or saved,
fi
les are being renamed or deleted, or the
device is being formatted.
Other USB devices, such as computer mice, keyboards, or
battery chargers etc. cannot be used with this instrument.
The “USB to Device” functionality of the CA59 digital piano
conforms to USB2.0 Hi-Speed standards. Older USB devices
can still be used, however data transfer speed will be limited
to the maximum transfer speed of the device.
The “USB to Device” port is intended for connecting USB
memory devices, however USB
fl
oppy drive devices can also
be used to save recorder songs stored in internal memory, or
play SMF song
fi
les.