Connecting to a Personal Computer
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P-120/P-120S
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Connecting to an IBM-PC/AT Series Computer
Connect the TO HOST connector of the P-120/P-120S to the
RS-232C port on your IBM computer, using a standard 8-pin
MINI DIN → 9-pin D-SUB cross cable. Set the HOST SELECT
switch to the “PC-2” position.
Refer to your software owner’s manual for information on any
settings you might have to make on the computer side.
● “PC-2” Cable Connections
• 8-pin mini DIN → 9-pin D-SUB cable.
• Data transfer rate: 38,400 bps.
● Connector Pin Numbers
Set to the “PC-2”
position.
IBM-PC/AT
Series Computer
8 (CTS)1
7 (RST)2
2 (RxD)3
4 5 (GND)
8
3 (TxD) 5
MINI DIN
8-PIN
D-SUB
9-PIN
• If your system doesn’t work properly with the connections and settings listed above, your software may require dif-
ferent settings. Check your software operation manual and if it requires a 31,250 bps. data transfer rate, set the
HOST SELECT switch to “PC-1”.
• When using the TO HOST terminal to connect to a personal computer using Windows, a Yamaha MIDI driver must
be installed in the personal computer. The Yamaha MIDI driver can be obtained at Yamaha’s home page on the
World Wide Web, <http://www.yamaha-xg.com/>.
1
5
9
4
8
3
7
2
6
1
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5
2
MINI DIN 8-PIN
D-SUB 9-PIN