Roland AT20s Connecting with External Devices, Names and Functions of Jacks and Connectors

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

	Output	Computer		MIDI
Pedal	R L(mono)	Mac	Out	In
		PC-1
		PC-2	MIDI

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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.

Output

R L(mono)

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