Instruction Manual

20Studio Electronics Boomstar Quick Start Manual Panels
5.3 Back Panel
5.3.1.1
Standard high impedance instrument level output.
5.3.1.2
The MIDI OUT connection functions as a thru as well.
The MIDI IN is self-explanatory. The OVERFLOW switch
setstheMIDIoverowparametersforchaining
multiple Boomstar synths together. To do this, activate
therstunit’s OVERFLOW switch, and the last unit in the
“chain” OVERFLOW switch disengaged. Note: For proper
usage of a single Boomstar, make certain the OVERFLOW switchisdeactivated,orthenotebuerwillbereducedto0,
and note dropouts will occur with legato playing; however, OVERFLOW function can be useful when the Boomstar is
usedinconjunctionwithahardwarestepsequencer,whichmayormaynotsendtheappropriatenote-o
commands. The MIDI LEARN switch sets the MIDI channel: play on the channel desired, press the LEARN switch
momentarily, release, and the Boomstar “learns” the channel. Note: Boomstar OS software prior to Version 2 does
notrememberthechannelafterpoweringdown.UponpoweringupthoseBoomstars,thechannelreceiveddefaults
to MIDI channel one. All Boomstars with serial numbers 100,343 are equipped with Verson 2 OS.
5.3.1.3
—ExcludesBoomstarsmanufacturedtorunonlyon100VACfortheJapanesemarket—
FOLLOWING THE BOOMSTAR POWER ADAPTER CONNECTION PROCEDURE IS ESSENTIAL TO
THE PROPER FUNCTIONING OF YOUR UNIT—DON’T DAMAGE YOUR BOOMSTAR AND VOID
YOUR WARRANTY BY “HOT-SWAPPING” THE POWER TO THIS SYNTHESIZER!
The proper power connection, disconnection procedure and IMPORTANT WARNINGS
(as previously detailed on pp. 11 - 12 of this manual):
BOOMSTAR POWER ADAPTER CONNECTION PROCEDURE
a) Plug Boomstar +/-15 VDC power supply male 5 pin din plug into female 5 pin din connector mounted on the
right side of back panel, near bottom of synth (marked Pin 1/: Com...).
b) Plug female 3 prong IEC cable plug into +/-15 VDC power supply male 3 prong IEC socket.
c) Plug male 3 prong IEC cable plug into AC outlet.
a) Unplug female 3 prong IEC cable plug from +/-15 VDC power supply.
b) Unplug female 3 prong IEC cable plug from AC outlet.
c) Unplug Boomstar male +/-15 VDC power supply plug from female connector on the right side of back panel,
near bottom of synth (marked Pin 1/: Com...).
IMPORTANT WARNING: DO NOT POWER ON OR OFF THE BOOMSTAR BY ANY OTHER METHOD THAN THAT
SPECIFIED ABOVE TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO UNIT. BE CERTAIN TO STRICTLY FOLLOW THE AFOREMENTIONED
CONNECTION PROCEDURE CAREFULLY AND ACCURATELY. THE IMPROPER CONNECTION AND DISCONNECTION