Rear Panel

Panel Descriptions

POWER Switch

Press to turn the power on/off. → (Quick Start; p. 4)

AC Inlet

Connect the included power cord to this inlet. → (Quick Start; p. 3)

PC CARD Slot

A PC card can be inserted here.

For details on installing the included PC card protector, refer to p. 178.

USB Connector

This is a USB connector. You can connect it to your personal computer to send or receive files and MIDI messages.

DIGITAL AUDIO INTERFACE Connector (OPTICAL IN/OUT, COAXIAL IN/OUT)

(conforming to S/P DIF).

These connectors input/output a digital audio signal (stereo). The output signal is identical to the signal that is output from the MAIN OUT jacks.

S/P DIF is a digital interface format used for consumer digital audio devices.

LCD CONTRAST Knob

Adjusts the display contrast. → (Quick Start; p. 5)

MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT, THRU)

These connectors can be connected to other MIDI devices to receive and transmit MIDI messages.

CTRL 1, CTLR 2 PEDAL Jack

You can connect optional expression pedals (EV-5, etc.) to these jacks. By assigning a desired function to a pedal, you can use it to select or modify sound or perform various other control.

→(p. 79, Quick Start; p. 18)

HOLD PEDAL Jack

An optional pedal switch (DP series) can be connected to this jack for use as a hold pedal. → (Quick Start; p. 18)

INPUT Jacks (L, R)

An external audio source such as a CD player can be connected to these jacks for sampling or external input.

GAIN Switch

This selects the input gain of the INPUT jacks.

Set this to the “MIC” position if connecting a mic, or to the “LINE” position if connecting any other type of device.

DIRECT OUT Jacks (L, R)

This jack is a stereo output of the sound unprocessed by onboard effects. An external effects processor or other devices can be connected to these jacks.

MAIN OUT Jacks (L (MONO), R)

These jacks output the audio signal to the connected mixer/amplifier system in stereo. For mono output, use the L jack.

→(Quick Start; p. 3)

PHONES Jack

This is the jack for connecting headphones (sold separately).