4 − PreparationsTASCAM SS-CDR1 194 − PreparationsConnecting headphonesConnect your stereo headphones to the PHONES jack. Usethe PHONES knob located above the PHONES jack toadjust the volume.Connecting a PS/2 keyboardYou can use a keyboard to enter file (track) names andfolder names, and also use it to control the SS-CDR1 (see“Operation using a computer keyboard” on page 76).Connecting audio devices (inputs)Connect an external audio source (e.g., CD player, mixer)to the SS-CDR1’s ANALOG INPUTS (BALANCED) jacks,ANALOG INPUTS (UNBALANCED) jacks, or DIGITAL INjack. To select the input source, use the REC menu itemINPUT SELECT. To adjust the input volume, use the RECmenu item INPUT VOLUME.Connecting audio devices (outputs)Connect an external monitor system or mixer to theSS-CDR1’s ANALOG OUTPUTS (BALANCED) plugs,ANALOG OUTPUTS (UNBALANCED) jacks, or DIGITALOUT jack.ComputerIf you connect the SS-CDR1’s RS-232C connector to yourcomputer’s RS-232C connector, you’ll be able to controlthe SS-CDR1 from your computer via a serial connection.After making connections, you’ll need to make the correctsettings on your computer (see “Using the RS-232C con-nector” on page 79.Control via a parallel connectionIf you want to control the SS-CDR1 via a parallel connec-tion from an external controller, use the PARALLEL con-nector (25-pin D-sub connector). For details on the pinconfiguration of the PARALLEL connector, refer to“Control connections” on page 10.ConnectionsKeyboardComputerMixer External controllerHeadphones