Chapter 11

Using the AUX Connectors

You can connect the Disklavier to external audio devices, such as speakers, a tape recorder or a CD player.

AUX OUT

 

3

Turn on the Control Unit first,

 

 

 

then turn on the external device.

 

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You can output sound through external devices connected to the AUX OUT connectors on the Amplifier mounted to the underside of the piano. For example, this allows you to hook up the Disklavier to your home audio system and bring Ensemble music through remote speakers to other rooms or even outdoors.

Turning on the Disklavier first will prevent any unwanted pops or loud noises which could damage your speakers or tape recorder.

11:

Using the AUX

Amplifier

 

 

AUX OUT

LINE IN

LINE IN

 

AUX OUT

 

1

With the Disklavier turned off,

 

use an audio cable (optional) to

 

connect the Disklavier’s AUX OUT

 

connectors to the appropriate

 

connectors (LINE IN or AUX IN) on

 

the external device you want to

 

connect to.

 

 

2

Turn the VOLUME knob on the

 

Amplifier all the way down.

VOLUME

Note: Volume level is also affected by the settings of the external device.

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