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Introduction
Hammond XPK-100 Quick Features Guide
INTRODUCTION
Basic Hook-Up
All connections are found on the Accessory Panel on the back of the XPK-100.
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A.C. Power
To connect the XPK-100 to A.C. power:
1.
Locate the A.C. Power Supply that came with your XPK-100.
2.
Plug the female end of the Power Cord into the receptacle on the XPK-100 marked,
“DC IN.”
3.
Plug the other end of the Power Supply into an A.C. power outlet.
Since the XPK-100 has no Power Switch, A.C. power will be applied as soon as the unit is
connected to an outlet.
NOTE:
The XPK-100 is also outfitted with a clip next to the AC receptacle. This is used to secure the AC cord so that
it will not accidentally come unplugged.
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MIDI Connections
In order to use the XPK-100, the unit must be connected via MIDI to a keyboard or other MIDI-
compatible device.
A Word About MIDI
The letters MIDI stand for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. MIDI is an international standard for
allowing electronic musical instruments equipped with MIDI capability to exchange performance
information. For example, a synthesizer can be used to communicate with a drum machine, an
electronic piano can interface with a computer, and so forth. Additionally, since MIDI is an international
standard recognized and implemented by all musical instrument manufacturers worldwide, instruments
made by different manufacturers can communicate
with
each
other
via
MIDI.
