Setup, Connections, and Controls
Connections
Musician’s Guide
2-1
Chapter 2
Setup, Connections, and Controls
Setting Up the PC88
The PC88 is designed to be portable, and therefore doesnÕt come with its own stand. You can
use a conventional keyboard stand that is strong enough to hold the unitÕs weight (about 55
pounds). Other methods of supporting it can be used, but make sure that the two ends are
equally well-supportedÑdonÕt just lay it on top of a chair in the middle. ItÕs a good idea to use
the stick-on rubber feet even if you are going to be putting the PC88 on a metal stand Ñ you
never know when youÕll have to put it down on a table. Just make sure the feet donÕt get in the
way of the standÕs supports. A Þgure in Chapter 1 illustrates the recommended attachment
points for the feet.
Connections
Power
Power is supplied by an external AC power supply (it helps the balance and keeps the weight
down, since you asked). Use only the unit supplied with your PC88, and make sure the power
switch on the rear panel of the PC88 is offÑ the side with the white dot is outÑ before
connecting the power supply.
The black box containing the transformer plugs into a wall socket or power strip, and the small
plug on the end of the wire goes into the jack marked
9.5V~AC In
on the rear panel. A
protruding plastic strain relief is next to the power socket Ñ wrap the wire once around it
before plugging it into the jack, and this will prevent damage should the cord ever be yanked.
A Þgure in the ÒSetupÓ section of Chapter 1 shows how to do this.
If you are using the PC88 in a different country from the one you bought it in, make sure the
power supply is the correct one for that countryÕs AC power. Contact your dealer for
information.
Audio
Audio connections are 1/4-inch, unbalanced, for use with a standard instrument ampliÞer or
mixer. To use the PC88 with a hi-Þ system, you will need cables with 1/4Ó jacks on one end, and
RCA (phono) plugs on the other. Use only the
Left (Mono)
jack if you want to listen in mono
Ñ for example, if you have only a one-speaker instrument ampliÞer, or only a single mixer
channel available. Use both jacks for stereo.
The headphone jack carries the same signal as the main outputs, and is useful for solo
practicing or monitoring. It provides a stereo signal, using a standard 1/4-inch tip/ring/sleeve
conÞguration. Plugging it in does
not
disconnect the main outputs.
Audio Outs
HeadphonesRightLeft (Mono)
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