Operation Manual

Using Your PSR-A1000 with Other Devices
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PSR-A1000
3 Using the Pedal (footswitch)
or Foot Controller (FOOT
PEDAL 1/2 jack)
By connecting a Foot Switch (the FC4 or FC5) to one of
the FOOT PEDAL jacks, you can replicate the function of
some panel buttons, doing things like starting and
stopping accompaniment.
By connecting an optional Foot Controller (such as the
FC7) to the FOOT PEDAL 2 jack, you can control any one
of a variety of important functions with your foot — such
as dynamically adjusting the volume as you play
(page 123).
4 Connecting external MIDI
devices (MIDI terminals)
Using a standard MIDI cable, connect the external MIDI
device to the MIDI terminal(s) of the PSR-A1000. Make
sure to set the HOST SELECT switch (page 18) to MIDI
when you use these connectors. For more information
about connections, see “What You Can Do With MIDI” on
page 142.
MIDI IN........... Receives MIDI messages from an
external MIDI device
MIDI OUT ....... Sends out MIDI messages generated by
the PSR-A1000
For a general overview of MIDI and how you can
effectively use it, refer to the following sections:
• What’s MIDI? (page 139)
• What You Can Do With MIDI (page 142)
• MIDI functions (page 129)
The polarity of the foot switch (normal or reverse) can also be
changed (page 123).
Make sure to connect or disconnect the pedal only when the power
is turned off.
CAUTION
• Never use MIDI cables longer than 15 meters.