Radio Shack MD-992, Owner'S Manual

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E-15
627U-E-017A
Connections
Phones/Output Jack
Before connecting phones or other external equipment, be
sure to first turn down the volume settings of the keyboard
and the connected equipment. You can then adjust volume
to the desired level after connections are complete.
[Rear Panel]
White Red
PIN plug
Stereo standard
plug
Audio connection
PHONES/OUTPUT jack
Keyboard amp,
guitar amp, etc.
1
LEFT RIGHT
AUX IN or similar terminal
of audio amplifier
2
3
Connecting Phones (Figure
1
)
Connecting phones cuts off output from the keyboard’s built-
in speakers, so you can play even late at night without
disturbing anyone.
Audio Equipment (Figure 2 )
Connect the keyboard to a audio equipment using a
commercially available connecting cord with a standard plug
on one end and two PIN plugs on the other end. Note that
the standard plug you connect to the keyboard must be a
stereo plug, otherwise you will be able to output only one of
stereo channels. In this configuration, you normally set the
input selector of the audio equipment to the terminal (usually
marked AUX IN or something similar) where the cord from
the keyboard is connected. See the user documentation that
comes with your audio equipment for full details.
Musical Instrument Amplifier (Figure 3 )
Use a commercially available connecting cord
*
to connect the
keyboard to a musical instrument amplifier.
* Be sure to use a connecting cord that has a stereo standard
plug on the end you connect to the keyboard, and a
connector that provides dual channel (left and right) input
to the amplifier to which you are connecting. The wrong
type of connector at either end can cause one of the stereo
channels to be lost.
When connected to a musical instrument amplifier, set the
volume of the keyboard to a relatively low level and make
output volume adjustments using the amplifier’s controls.
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
PIN jack PIN plug (red)
PIN plug (white)
Stereo standard plug
Keyboard or
guitar amp
To keyboard’s
PHONES/OUTPUT
jack
Standard plug
[Connection Example]
NOTE
• You can also connect the keyboard’s MIDI terminal to a
computer or sequencer. See “MIDI” on page E-30 for
details.
Sustain Jack
You can connect an optional sustain pedal, available at
RadioShack website (www.RadioShack.com) or call 1-800-The
Shack (843-7422), to the SUSTAIN jack to enable the
capabilities described below.
Sustain Pedal
• With piano tones, depressing the pedal causes notes to
linger, much like a piano’s damper pedal.
• With organ tones, depressing the pedal causes notes to
continue to sound until the pedal is released.
Accessories and Options
Use only the accessories and options specified for this
keyboard. Use of non-authorized items creates the danger of
fire, electrical shock, and personal injury.
SUSTAIN jack
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