Connecting with external devices, Names and functions of jacks and connectors, Making the connections – Roland AT20s User Manual

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Connecting with External Devices

If you want to hook up an external instrument to the AT-20S,

then this chapter is for you.

Names and Functions of

Jacks and Connectors

1 MIDI Out/In Connectors

You can connect external MIDI instruments to these

connectors to exchange performance information.

2 Output L (mono)/R Jacks

You can some awesome sounds if you connect speakers or

other audio equipment to these jacks. You can also hook up a

cassette recorder to record your performances.

3 Computer

Connector

You can connect a computer to this connector to exchange

performance information.

4 Computer

Switch

Set this switch to Mac, PC-1, or PC-2 according to the type

computer that’s connected.

You can also switch between connections to the MIDI Out/In

connectors and the Computer connector.

5 Pedal Connector

Making the Connections

If you’re planning on connecting the AT-20S to other

equipment with cables, be sure to follow the steps shown

below to make the connections. By turning on or off devices

in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or

damage to speakers and other devices.

1.

Turn down the volume all the way on all equip-

ment.

2.

Turn off the power to the AT-20S and other con-

nected equipment.

3.

Connect the AT-20S and other equipment with

the cables.

4.

Turn on the connected equipment.

5.

Turn on the AT-20S.

6.

Adjust the volume.

After use, follow the steps below to switch off the power.

1.

Turn down the volume all the way on all equip-

ment.

2.

Turn off the AT-20S.

3.

Turn off the connected equipment.

Connecting Audio Equipment

You can hook up a tape recorder or other audio device and

record your performances on the AT-20S. Use an audio cable

to connect the input jack on the audio set or amp mixer to

one of the output jacks on the AT-20S. Use an audio cable

with a standard plug. When purchasing an audio cable,

please consult the vendor where you bought the AT-20S.

5

1

2

3

4

Pedal

Computer

PC-1

Mac

PC-2

MIDI

Out

In

MIDI

L (mono)

R

Output

L (mono)

R

Output

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