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Jack Panel
LINE IN STEREO jack (1/8” phone jack)
This jack is used to connect the 1/8” stereo outputs from smart
phones, tablets, computers, or other electronic audio equipment
to the CA98/CA78 digital piano’
s amplifier and speakers. The
input level can be adjusted using the LEVEL knob, or by adjusting
the volume of the connected device.
When using the USB audio recorder function, this LINE in audio
will also be mixed with the instrument’s internal sound and
recorded to the MP3/WAV file.
* The ‘Line In Level’ setting can also be used to adjust the level of the
LINE IN signal. Please refer to page 129 for more information.
LINE OUT jacks (1/4” phone jack)
These jacks are used to connect the stereo output of the CA98/
CA78 digital piano’s sound to external speakers, amplifiers,
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.
USB to Host port (‘B’ type)
This USB port is used to connect the CA98/CA78 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 156 for more information about USB MIDI.
With additional conversion adaptors, this port may also be used
to connect the CA98/CA78 digital piano to tablets and other
mobile devices.
MIDI IN/OUT jacks
These jacks are used to connect the CA98/CA78 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 141 for more information about MIDI.
Headphone Panel
PHONES jacks (1/4” & 1/8” phone jacks)
These jacks are used to connect stereo headphones to the CA98/
CA78 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
CA98/CA78 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
The ‘USB to Device’ functionality of the CA98/CA78 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.
It may be necessary to format the USB memory device before
it can be used with the CA98/CA78 digital piano. If so, please
refer to the USB Format function instructions on page 140.
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.
