Alesis QX61 Quick Start Guide - Page 3

BOX CONTENTS • QX61 • USB cable • Software DVD • Quickstart Guide • Safety Instructions & Warranty Information Booklet CONNECTION DIAGRAM Please refer to the following scenario for connecting the QX61. 1. Connect a USB cable from your computer to the QX61. The unit will be powered through the USB connection. The first time you connect QX61 to your computer, it will automatically install the necessary drivers. (If you use a PC, a dialog box will appear telling you the "new hardware" is ready to use.) Alternatively, if you do not wish to use a computer in your setup or if you wish to power the QX61 externally, please plug in a 9V DC, 500mA power adapter, centerpositive, 5.5mm barrel diameter. 2. If you would like to use an external sound module, connect a 5-pin MIDI cable from the KEYBOARD MIDI OUT of the QX61 to the MIDI IN of the external device. COMPUTER (not included) SUSTAIN PEDAL (not included) POWER ADAPTER (not included) EXTERNAL SOUND MODULE (not included) REAR PANEL OVERVIEW 1. DC POWER ADAPTER INPUT - Plug in a 9V DC, 500mA power adapter, center- positive, 5.5mm barrel diameter (sold separately) if you do not wish to power the QX61 through the USB connection. 2. POWER SWITCH - Turns the power on/off. 65 4 3 21 If you are using a power adapter (sold separately), set the switch to "POWER" when turning it on. If you are powering it via its USB CONNECTION, set the switch to "USB" when turning it on. 3. USB PORT - Plug a standard USB cable into this outlet and into the USB port of your computer. The computer's USB port will provide power to the QX61. This connection is used to send and receive MIDI data to and from your computer and may also be used to send MIDI data from your computer to a device attached to the MIDI OUT port of the QX61. 4. KEYBOARD MIDI OUT - Use a five-pin MIDI cable (sold separately) to connect this jack to the MIDI IN of an external device. 5. COMPUTER MIDI OUT - Use a five-pin MIDI cable (sold separately) to connect this jack to the MIDI IN of an external sound module. An external sound module connected to this output can be controlled by your computer (connected to the USB PORT). 6. SUSTAIN PEDAL INPUT - Connect a 1/4" TS sustain pedal (sold separately) to this input. 3