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- WHAT DOES NO and NC mean on a sustain pedal?
- How do you fix a polarized sustain pedal?
- Why is my sustain pedal reversed?
- What does a polarity switch do on a sustain pedal?
WHAT DOES NO and NC mean on a sustain pedal?
Switch Circuit and Contact Terms. ... Typically, foot switches with cables on them have SPDT switch contacts that are wired to the "normally open" (or N.O.) and common terminals, which means the foot switch is off (no current will flow) until the pedal is pressed.
How do you fix a polarized sustain pedal?
Portable Keyboards and Digital Pianos: Sustain Pedal Polarity Reversed.
- With the unit turned on and the sustain pedal plugged in, depress and hold the sustain pedal while you power the unit off.
- Release the sustain pedal once the unit has been turned off.
- Turn the unit back on.
Why is my sustain pedal reversed?
The sustain pedal operation can become reversed if the pedal is pressed down while the power is being turned ON or if the pedal is plugged in while the keyboard is ON.
What does a polarity switch do on a sustain pedal?
If your pedal stops sustaining the notes when you press it down, and sustains the notes when you lift it off, then you have a pedal polarity issue. You either have the wrong type of pedal for your keyboard or electric piano, or your pedal is incorrectly configured for your keyboard.
