Kenwood XV-2020 - Manual (Page 11)

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Getting Ready to Play
Getting Ready to Play
Connecting to MIDI Devices and Audio Equipment
The XV-2020 is not equipped with an internal amp or speakers. To hear sound, you
will need to connect it to a keyboard amp or audio system, or connect headphones.
Refer to the following figure when connecting the XV-2020 with external devices.
fig.00-05e
1.
Before making any connections, confirm that power to all devices has
been turned off.
2.
Connect the included AC adaptor to the AC adaptor jack and plug the
adaptor into a power outlet.
3.
Connect audio and MIDI cables as shown in the diagram. If
connecting headphones, plug the headphones into the PHONES jack.
If using the XV-2020 with a computer, also refer to the following pages.
• USB connection (Windows) -> p. 13
• USB connection (Macintosh) -> p. 24
• Connection with MIDI cable -> p. 30
DC IN
AC adaptor
USB cable
Computer
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
Headphones
MIDI keyboard
MIDI sequencer etc.
Monitor speakers
(powered) Stereo set etc.
Power amp
Mixer etc.
To prevent malfunction
and/or damage to speakers
or other devices, always
turn down the volume, and
turn off the power on all
devices before making any
connections.
We recommend using a
stereo connection in order
to get the maximum
performance from the XV-
2020, but for monaural use,
make the connection to the
L (MONO) OUTPUT jack.