KENTON PLUGSTATION USERS MANUAL
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NOTE: THE 44.1K LIMIT IS A RESTRICTION OF THE SW1000XG WORDCLOCK STANDARD, WHICH
HAS TO BE FED TO THE FITTED PLG CARDS. SW1000XG OWNERS WILL ALREADY BE FAMILIAR
WITH THIS.
The Y-BOARD enables you to send discrete PLG card outputs (or SW1000XG audio and MIDI parts if you
also have the Z-BOARD fitted) to an external mixer, with a signal to noise ratio in excess of 112dB> this also
means that with the optional Z-board, audio parts that in the past would have required the used of a DS2416
mixing card, and Yamaha AX16AT ADAT interface card or AX44 drive bay, can be sent to individual
analogue or ADAT output channels without the need for a DS2416/AX16AT option, ideal for people who just
want to mix with the SW1000XG, or get ultra clean, noise free multiple digital or analogue outputs. 24-bit
ALESIS 1401 DA converters with ¼ inch line level outputs provide the analogue outputs.
The SW1000XG 44-WAY D-SUB connector is for connection via the optional SW1000XG connection cable
to the SW1000XG X board and breakout bracket only. Whilst the X board can be fitted to other Yamaha
PLG hosting devices such as an MU100R/MU128 or MOTIF synthesiser, this is not recommended, as the
architecture and operating systems of these devices are not designed to work correctly with
PLUGSTATION, in so much as they will be unable to detect cards fitted to slots 2,3 and 4 of
PLUGSTATION. Devices of this kind, which also have standard MIDI ports, should be attached via the MIDI
connectors of PLUGSTATION, and PLUGSTATION treated as a tone module (modular hosting system)
(Please see the section on using PLUGSTATION as a stand alone system).
The MIDI ports allow connection of PLUGSTATION to other MIDI devices such as MIDI controller
keyboards. The MIDI IN normally runs in parallel with the SW1000XG connector, and thus can receive data
from both if required. This makes it possible to connect a controller keyboard directly to PLUGSTATION for
playing the PLG cards as a stand-alone, whilst perhaps connecting another keyboard at the same time to
play the SW1000XG sounds via the SW1000XG MIDI IN. Using the SW1000XG MIDI in also allows control
and playback of the PLG cards fitted to PLUGSTATION, when appropriate sequencer or control software is
used to correctly set up the various options (for example, which channel and port is playing which PLG
device)
The DC inlet is for connecting to the supplied DC power adapter. Please note that you should only use the
supplied power supply, and KENTON nor Yamaha can be held responsible for any damage to either the
PLUGSTATION or any fitted PLG cards should you use an alternative DC adapter. You may find that the DC
adapter supplied gets warm over a period of time; this is normal and nothing to worry about. The DC adapter
has a “figure of 8” input on one end, this is for connecting to the power cable suitable for use in your country.
The KENTON PLUGSTATION can operate in any country voltage (110/220/240 etc), using an appropriate
power cable connected to the DC adapter. So if you purchase PLUGSTATION in one country and wish to
move it to another, you only need to change your “figure of 8” connecting cable.
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