Members EdRedfern Posted September 17, 2014 Members Share Posted September 17, 2014 Hi there all. I'm new here so please bear with me. my name's ed, I'm a blind studio guy / gigging musician with expertise in various synths. Over the years I've repaired a few interesting examples, etc. I've acquired a Roland D50 which is a 220V model from Venice through a UK seller, however, as is the case, the cable is missing but the unit is working. My intention is to replace the 2 pin socket with a 3 Pin IEC C13 standard socket and I would appreciate any assistance from any members who have done this as to reminding me which wire goes where as in switch wire (black and transformer wire (white) as to which way they go on a 3 pin IEC and which direction the IEC stands as to earth up or down. If someone could please describe this to me or walk me through this then my assistant can help me with this. cheers. ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RockPianoman Posted September 18, 2014 Members Share Posted September 18, 2014 This link has the owners manual and service manual...both are free downloads http://service-manual.eu/model.php?id=2581 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mmmmqac Posted September 18, 2014 Members Share Posted September 18, 2014 Hi Ed.IEC pin designations are illustrated here: http://www.electronics2000.co.uk/pin-out/iec.php. The switch wire is the active and the transformer wire is the neutral. You will need to attach the earth to the metal case of the D50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EdRedfern Posted September 18, 2014 Author Members Share Posted September 18, 2014 hi and thanks for the info, however still a little phased by this. lol. now have all parts available, with the synth upside down, should the earth pin in the IEC socket be down to floor or up to me? just in case this goes wrong. the service manual gives no clear wiring specification other than an electronics path diagram. no description. I've been advised not to earth the machine otherwise there will be a hum going to my recording gear. as most D50's I've worked with use a 2 pin (IEC figure 8 config) using the C13 spec is fine for me but just want to be completely sure. any photos for my P.A to see? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EdRedfern Posted September 18, 2014 Author Members Share Posted September 18, 2014 it's ok. finally completed and running nicely. other than some calibrations. many thanks to you both for your help and time. ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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