Yamaha GranTouch owner manual Creative Options, Recording AUX OUT, External Music Source AUX

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8 Creative Options

Creative Options

The GranTouch’s AUX and MIDI connectors expand your creative options. They are located underneath the GranTouch. See the illustrations on pages 1 and 2.

Recording (AUX OUT)

The AUX OUT connectors allow you to record your playing to a tape recorder. They can also be used to record your playing through an audio mixer in a recording studio, or to con- nect powered speakers. The following illustration shows how to make the connections.

The AUX OUT connectors are 1/4" phone jacks. You’ll need adaptors to connect phono or mini-jack cables.

AUX OUT

LINE IN (AUX IN)

LINE IN

Note: If your tape recorder has only one input (mono), connect it to the “L/L+R” AUX OUT connector to achieve the best sound.

Note: If you connect your hi-fi to the AUX OUT connections for listening or recording, be aware that the GranTouch is capable of producing sounds with a wide dynamic range. On smaller systems you should keep the volume down to avoid speaker damage.

External Music Source (AUX IN)

The AUX IN connectors allow you to connect an external music source, such as a tape recorder or CD player, and play along with it through the GranTouch speakers or connected headphones. Use the volume control on the external music source to balance the volume with that of the GranTouch. The following illustration shows how to make the connections.

The AUX IN connectors are 1/4" phone jacks. You’ll need adaptors to connect phono or mini-jack cables.

AUX IN

HEADPHONE OUT

HEADPHONE OUT

 

(LINE OUT)

Note: If your music source has only one output (mono), connect it to the “L/L+R” AUX IN connector to achieve the best sound.

GranTouch—Owner’s Manual

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Contents Digital Grand Piano Canada Special Message Section Important Safety Instructions English Page Please Keep This Manual For Future Reference InterferenceTable of Contents Welcome to the GranTouchTouring the GranTouch Overall ViewControl Box GT1*, GT2Underside Connectors Setting the Pedal Unit Adjusters GT1 and GT2 onlyPedals Keyboard Cover FallboardClosing the Keyboard Cover Setting the Music RestPutting Away the Music Rest Connecting the Power Cable Powering Up the GranTouchSetting the Volume Using HeadphonesSetting the Type of Reverb Setting the Amount of ReverbReverb Adjusting the Pitch Fine TuningTuning Up PitchTuning Down Resetting the PitchRecording AUX OUT Creative OptionsExternal Music Source AUX Sequencing Midi Playing Other Midi Instruments Midi OUTMidi Note Cancelling Demo Song Mode Playing the Demo SongsTroubleshooting GranTouch the powerSpecifications AUX OUTMidi Implementation Chart Box 3, Hamamatsu, 430-8651 Japan

GranTouch specifications

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