Kurzweil KSP8 TM - Manual (Page 18)

2-2 Preliminary - Subject to Change
Startup
Startup—the Details
Startup—the Details
This section walks you through the hookup of your PC3. We’ll take a look at the rear panel, then
describe the power, audio, and other cable connections.
Before You Start...
Don’t connect anything until you make sure your PC3 is properly and safely situated. Also, if
your PC3 has been out in the cold, give it time to warm up to room temperature before starting
it, since condensation may have formed inside the PC3. It is normal for the rear panel near the
MIDI jacks to become warm after a while.
Connecting the Power Cable (Line Cord)
The PC3 runs on AC power: 100, 120, 230, or 240 volts at 50–60 Hz. Your dealer will set the
voltage switch to match the voltage in your area. The voltage level is set with a selector on the
rear panel of the PC3. Unless you are sure it needs to be changed, you shouldn’t adjust this.
When you’ve connected the cable at the PC3 end (as you face the back of the PC3, the power
connection is at the right), plug it into a grounded outlet. If your power source does not have the
standard three-hole outlet, you should take the time to install a proper grounding system. This
will reduce the risk of a shock.
Connecting Audio Cables
Analog
After you’ve turned down the level on your sound system, connect the PC3’s analog audio
outputs to your sound system using a pair of stereo or mono audio cables. Mono cables will
always work, but if you’re going into balanced inputs, use stereo cables for a better signal-to-
noise ratio. The PC3’s analog outputs are balanced, and generate a “hotter” signal than some
previous Kurzweil instruments.
You’ll find four 1/4-inch balanced audio output jacks on the rear panel. For now, connect one
end of each audio cable to your mixing board or PA system inputs, and connect the other end to
the jacks marked Main Left and Right on the rear panel of the PC3. If you have only one input
available, use the PC3’s Main Left output to get the full signal in mono.
The Aux outputs duplicate the Main Outs, and are useful for monitoring and other operations.
They are always in stereo, as is the headphone out.