KORG Concert Korg Digital Piano C-150 - Manual (Page 18)

Connections
w/ffi
other dev^ices
1. Connecting a synthesizer or
audio device
INPUT (L/MONO, R):
These jacks are for connecting audio signals from syn­
thesizers, drum machines, and other equipment to the
instrument's built-in speakers.
Note; Adjust the volume of the connected instrument from
that instrument’s controls.
2. Connecting MIDI device
■ What is MIDI
MIDI, or the '^Musical Instrument Digital Interface,"
is the internationally recognized standard for con­
necting and passing data among electronic musical
instruments, computers, and other electronic equip­
ment.
OUTPUT (L/MONO, R):
These jacks are for connecting the instrument to the
AUX (or LINE) IN jacks on mixers, tape recorders, or
home audio systems for routing output to a different
speaker system, for example.
Note: The VOLUME slider on the front panel controls the
output level
MIDi (IN/OUT);
These DIN connectors accept optional MIDI cables
for connecting the instrument to synthesizers, se­
quencers, and other MIDI devices. In addition, the
connectors are for exchanging performance and other
types of data.
PC (TO HOSTl (C-350 only):
Used to connect the piano to a PC. See page 22 for
more information.
PC/MIDl switch (C-350 only}:
Selects use of either the MIDI connectors or the PC
(TO HOST) connector.
Note: Never change the PC/MIDi setting while power is
ON. Always switch off power before changing the
setting.
Note: Never try to use the PC (TO HOST) connector and
the MIDI connectors at the same time, if the switch
is set to PC, use PC (TO HOST) only; if it is set to
MIDI, then use MIDI connectors only. Using the in­
correct connector may cause the connected device
to malfunction.
Rear Panel
C-150
C-350
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■ What can MIDI do?
MIDI enables you to drive other instruments from the
C-350/C-150, to drive the C-350/C-150 from other
instruments or devices, and to store performance data
to external media. Using MIDI, you can play the C-
350/C-150 and have all your keyboard action, pedal
action. And voice selections reproduced on an exter­
nal instrument. Or you can go the other way, using
an external MIDI keyboard or sequencer to control
the C-350/C-150. You can copy data from the C-350/
C-150 recorder to an external data filer, and recall the
data later when you want to replay it. And there are
various other functions available to you as well.
■ Connection
Connection is made by special MIDI cables. These
cables connect into the MIDI terminals provided oh
all MIDI devices. There are two terminal types, as
described below. The terminals on the C-350/C-150
are located on the rear panel.
Note: (C-350 only) Be sure to use MIDI cables when using
the MIDI feature (when the PC/MIDI switch is set
to MIDI).
Note: (C-350 only) Remember that you should switch the
power off before changing the PC/MIDI switch to
the MIDI side. Set the switch, then turn the power
back on.
MIDI IN
Receives MIDI data from an externa! keyboard, se­
quencer, or other MIDI device. The received data
drives the C-350/C-150, causing it to produce sound.
A MIDI cable runs from this terminal to the MIDI
OUT terminal on the external device.
MIDI OUT
Transmits MIDI data to an external device. A MIDI:
cable runs from this terminal to the MIDI IN termi­
nal on the external device. Use this terminal when
you want your playing on the C-350/C-150
keyboard
to drive the sound of an external keyboard, or when .
you want to record it into a sequencer or other com­
puterized device.