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Question posted by vsara25597 on February 22nd, 2014

Suitable Midi Cable?

which midi cable is suitable for psr-550 and where to buy it online?

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Answer #1: Posted by TheWiz on February 22nd, 2014 9:04 AM

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Any standard MIDI cable will work.

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Owner's Manual - Page 8

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Owner's Manual - Page 9

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Owner's Manual - Page 10

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Owner's Manual - Page 13

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Owner's Manual - Page 14

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Owner's Manual - Page 16

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Owner's Manual - Page 18

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Owner's Manual - Page 19

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Owner's Manual - Page 25

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Owner's Manual - Page 26

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Owner's Manual - Page 32

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Owner's Manual - Page 37

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Owner's Manual - Page 68

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Owner's Manual - Page 78

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Owner's Manual - Page 106

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Owner's Manual - Page 107

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Owner's Manual - Page 108

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Owner's Manual - Page 110

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Owner's Manual - Page 135

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