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Rear Connectors
LINE OUT jacks (1/4” phone jack)
These jacks are used to connect the stereo output of the
instrument’s sound to external speakers, amplifiers, mixers,
recording devices, and similar equipment. Mono signals will be
output only if a cable is connected to the L/MONO jack. The
MASTER VOLUME slider does not affect the LINE OUT level.
* The Line Out Volume setting can be used to adjust the level of the
LINE OUT signal. Please refer to page 77 for more information.
LINE IN STEREO jacks (1/8” mini jack)
This jack is used to connect the stereo output from an external
audio device, such as a CD or MP3 player, to the instrument’s
amplifier (incl. LINE OUT) and speaker system. To adjust the LINE
IN level, please use the volume controls on the device itself.
MIDI IN/OUT jacks
These jacks are used to connect the ES7 digital piano to external
MIDI devices, and also to a computer with a MIDI interface as an
alternative to the ‘USB to Host’ port.
* Please refer to page 108 for more information about MIDI.
SPEAKER ON/OFF switch
This switch is used to turn the ES7’s built-in speakers on or off,
and may be useful when connecting the instrument to external
speakers or an amplification system via the LINE OUT jacks.
Please note that when headphones are connected, sound will
not be produced by the built-in speakers, regardless of the
SPEAKER switch position.
DAMPER & DAMPER/SOFT jacks
These jacks are used to connect either the F-10H foot pedal or
F-20 dual pedal unit to the instrument.
* Please refer to page 14 for more information about pedal functions.
USB to Host port (‘B’ type)
This USB port is used to connect the ES7 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 116 for more information about USB MIDI.
Front Connectors
PHONES jacks (1/4” phone jack)
These jacks are used to connect stereo headphones to the ES7
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
ES7 digital piano. This allows MP3/WAV audio files, and SMF
song files to be played directly. It is also possible to record
performances to MP3/WAV audio files, 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 ES7 digital piano. If so, please refer to
the USB Format function instructions on page 81. Formatting
the device will erase all data.
Avoid removing the USB memory device while data is being
loaded or saved, files 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 ES7 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 floppy drive devices can also
be used to save recorder songs stored in internal memory, or
play SMF song files.