Kurzweil PC3A User Manual

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Startup
Startup—the Details
Startup—the Details
This section walks you through the hookup of your PC3A. 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 PC3A is properly and safely situated. Also, if
your PC3A 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 PC3A. It is normal for the rear panel near the
MIDI jacks to become warm after a while.
Connecting the Power Cable (Line Cord)
The PC3A 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 PC3A. Unless you are sure it needs to be changed, you shouldn’t adjust this.
When you’ve connected the cable at the PC3A end (as you face the back of the PC3A, 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 PC3A’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 and a bit more volume. The PC3A’s analog outputs are balanced, and generate a
“hotter” signal than some previous Kurzweil instruments.
You’ll nd 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 PC3A. If you have only one input
available, use the PC3A’s Main Left output to get the full signal in mono.
In Master mode you can set the Aux outputs to duplicate the Main Outs – useful for monitoring
and other operations. They are always in stereo, as is the headphone out.

Kurzweil PC3A Specifications

General

Brand	Kurzweil
Model	PC3A
Category	Electronic Keyboard
Language	English