AK280
4
CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING A COMPUTER
The AK280 receives and transmits MIDI messages via the USB connector. Use
a USB cable to connect the AK280 to a computer.
Note:
We recommend you use a USB2.0 interface when connecting the AK280 to a
computer.
CONNECTING A FOOTSWITCH
An optional footswitch can be plugged into the sustain jack. You can select one
of 4 pedal functions from the Function Menu: Sustain, Soft, Memory Switch
and Style Start/Stop.
If you select the sustain pedal, when you step on the pedal, all notes you play
on the keyboard will have a longer sustain. (Refer to the Function Menu for
details.)
CONNECTING HEADPHONES
A standard pair of stereo headphones can be connected to the PHONES/
OUTPUT jack for private practice or late–night playing. The internal stereo
speaker system is automatically shut off when a pair of head phones is
plugged into this jack.
Note:
To avoid the risk of hearing loss, do not listen with headphones at a high
volume level for a long period of time.
CONNECTING AUDIO EQUIPMENT
CONNECTING AN MP3/CD PLAYER
CONNECTING A MICROPHONE
The rear–panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack delivers the output of the AK280 to
external audio equipment such as a keyboard amplifier, a stereo sound
system, a mixing console, or a tape recorder. Use an audio cable to connect
the PHONES/OUTPUT jack of the AK280 to the AUX IN jack of the external
audio equipment.
Note:
To avoid damaging the speakers, please set the volume level to minimum
before connecting the power and other devices.
Connect the audio output of an MP3/CD player or other audio source to the
stereo AUX IN jack on the rear panel. The input signal is mixed with the AK280
signal, allowing you to play along.
By connecting a microphone, you can enjoy singing along with your keyboard
performance or with Song playback (KARAOKE).
1.
Before turning the power on, set the master volume to minimum.
2.
Connect a microphone to the [MIC] jack.
3.
Turn the power on. Adjust the master volume while singing into the
microphone.