Kawai MP8II Electronic Keyboard User Manual


 
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1.2 HEADPHONE JACK
The headphone jack is located in front at the left end of the key slip. Use a headphone
with a standard stereo 1/4 inch phone jack.
1.3 REAR PANEL
1. OUTPUTS -FIXED-
R, L OUTPUTS
The R, L outputs are used to connect the MP8II to a musical instrument amplifier using
XLR Terminals. The R, L outputs can also be used to connect the MP8II to a PA system
or recording console. The (Master) VOLUME fader and the EQ settings DO affect these
outputs.
GROUND LIFT SW
With this switch ON, a possible ground loop can be shut from an external machine which
is connected to your MP8II with XLR terminal. Usually, you may leave the switch to its
OFF position.
2. OUTPUTS -Normal-
R, L/MONO OUTPUTS
The R, L/MONO outputs are used to connect the MP8II to a musical instrument amplifier
using standard 1/4 inch phone jacks. The R, L/MONO outputs can also be used to
connect the MP8II to a PA system or recording console. The EQ settings DO affect these
outputs.
3. FOOT CONTROLLERS
EXP JACK
An expression pedal can be connected to this jack.
The expression pedal can be assigned to different MIDI control numbers or functions in
the Menu.
FSW JACK
A momentary footswitch can be connected to this jack (EX: KAWAI F-1). The FootSwitch
can be assigned to different MIDI control numbers or functions in the Menu.
4. DAMPER / SOFT JACK
This jack is used to connect the Foot Pedal included with the MP8II (KAWAI F-20). The
right pedal works as Damper pedal, and the left one works as Soft pedal. When the
Rotary EFX is in use, the Soft pedal changes function to a Fast/Slow Rotorswitch.
5. MIDI JACKS
These jacks are used to connect the MP8II with external MIDI devices such as a MIDI
sound module or a MIDI sequencer.