Front panel, Rear panel – Roland SP-555 User Manual

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Introducing the SP-555

18.

Pads 1–16

When you press a pad that is lit red, the sample assigned
to that pad will sound. The pad will blink while the sample
is playing.
When [PATTERN SELECT] is lit, you can use the pads to
select the pattern that will be played or recorded.

PHONES Jack

You can connect stereo headphones here to listen to the
same sound as from LINE OUT.

MEMORY CARD Slot

You can insert a separately sold CompactFlash card here.
By using banks C–J of the CompactFlash you can sample
for a longer time than is possible using the SP-555’s
internal memory.
When the SP-555 is shipped from the factory, a card
cover is attached to the MEMORY CARD slot. To detach
the cover, pinch the left and right edges of the cover
toward the middle, and pull it toward yourself.

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“About CompactFlash”

(p. 44)

Cord Hook

Wrap the AC adaptor cord around this to prevent the AC
adaptor’s plug from being accidentally unplugged.

Grounding Terminal

* Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup, you may

experience a discomforting sensation, or perceive that the
surface feels gritty to the touch when you touch this device,
microphones connected to it, or the metal portions of other
objects, such as guitars. This is due to an infinitesimal electrical
charge, which is absolutely harmless. However, if you are
concerned about this, connect the ground terminal (see figure)
with an external ground. When the unit is grounded, a slight
hum may occur, depending on the particulars of your
installation. If you are unsure of the connection method, contact
the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland
distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

Unsuitable places for connection

•Water pipes (may result in shock or electrocution)
•Gas pipes (may result in fire or explosion)
•Telephone-line ground or lightning rod (may be dangerous

in the event of lightning)

DC IN Jack

Connect the included AC adaptor here.

POWER Switch

This turns the power on/off.

USB Connector

If you use a USB cable (sold separately) to connect the SP-
555 to your computer, the SP-555 will function as a USB
audio interface. You can also record the SP-555’s sound
to your computer, or sample sounds from your computer
to the SP-555.

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“Connecting the SP-555 to your computer”

(p. 40)

MIDI OUT Connector

You can connect this connector to a MIDI device.

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“Using the SP-555 with other MIDI equipment”

(p.

69)

MIDI IN Connector

You can connect a MIDI device to this connector.

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