Chapter 9 Connecting External Devices

Connection Examples:

Connection with an Apple Macintosh computer

Use a computer cable (sold separately) to connect the Computer connector on the KR-7/5 to the modem port (or printer port) on the Apple Macintosh. Set the Computer switch to “Mac.”

When using the Macintosh “Patch Bay” utility, specify 1 MHz as the Interface Type (MIDI Interface Clock).

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Apple Macintosh

Modem Port

Computer cable (sold separately)

Computer

PC-2

PC-1

Mac

MIDI

Connection with an IBM PC

Use a computer cable (sold separately) to connect the Computer connector on the KR-7/5 to the COM1 or COM2 serial port on the IBM PC. Set the Computer switch to “PC- 2.”

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IBM PC/AT

RS-232C

Computer cable (sold separately)

Computer

PC-2

PC-1

Mac

MIDI

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