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== System keyboard inputs == | == System keyboard inputs == | ||
[[AX-connections.jpg|frameless|right|300px]] | [[File:AX-connections.jpg|frameless|right|300px|AX keyboard connections]] | ||
=== MIDI Keyboard port === | === MIDI Keyboard port === | ||
All Chime Master products that support MIDI keyboard connections will have a 7-pin DIN socket labeled '''Keyboard'''. The socket is mounted on either the rear panel of standard chassis or the bottom connection panel of wall mounted bell controls. The MIDI Keyboard input accepts standard MIDI 5-pin DIN plugs. | All Chime Master products that support MIDI keyboard connections will have a 7-pin DIN socket labeled '''MIDI Keyboard'''. The socket is mounted on either the rear panel of standard chassis or the bottom connection panel of wall mounted bell controls. The MIDI Keyboard input accepts standard MIDI 5-pin DIN plugs. | ||
=== USB keyboard connection === | === USB keyboard connection === | ||
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No separate supply is required when the dedicated keyboard is connected to the system. | No separate supply is required when the dedicated keyboard is connected to the system. | ||
=== WCF carillon keyboard | === WCF carillon keyboard === | ||
File:WCF power panel.jpg|frameless|right|300px]] | [[File:WCF power panel.jpg|frameless|right|300px|WCF carillon keyboard connections]] | ||
The Chime Master [[MIDI_Carillon_Keyboard|WCF carillon keyboard]] has a 5-pin DIN socket for a MIDI output. It is supplied with a detachable cable with 5-pin DIN plugs on each end. You must also use the supplied AC to 12VDC power adapter with this keyboard. | The Chime Master [[MIDI_Carillon_Keyboard|WCF carillon keyboard]] has a 5-pin DIN socket for a MIDI output. It is supplied with a detachable cable with 5-pin DIN plugs on each end. You must also use the supplied AC to 12VDC power adapter with this keyboard. | ||
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=== Organ MIDI interfaces === | === Organ MIDI interfaces === | ||
[File:Organ-midi.jpg|frameless|right|300px]] | [[File:Organ-midi.jpg|frameless|right|300px|Typical organ MIDI connections]] | ||
Nearly all electronic organs manufactured since the late 1980s will feature a MIDI connection area, typically under the manual shelf. Connect the '''MIDI OUT''' socket to the cable running to the Chime Master system. | Nearly all electronic organs manufactured since the late 1980s will feature a MIDI connection area, typically under the manual shelf. Connect the '''MIDI OUT''' socket to the cable running to the Chime Master system. | ||
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Wired extensions create a balanced signal that can be run thousands of feet over CAT5 twisted pair cable. | Wired extensions create a balanced signal that can be run thousands of feet over CAT5 twisted pair cable. | ||
Wireless extensions convert the MIDI signal to a digital radio interface that can generally be used up to 500 feet line of sight. | [[Keyboard_setup_AX#Wireless|Wireless extensions]] convert the MIDI signal to a digital radio interface that can generally be used up to 500 feet line of sight. | ||
[[Category:Installation]] | [[Category:Installation]] | ||