Roland BR-864 owner manual Inserting batteries

Panel Descriptions

5. DIGITAL OUT connector

Optical connector for outputting digital audio signals. The same sound that is output from LINE OUT is also output from DIGITAL OUT. You can connect a DAT recorder or CD recorder to this connector and make digital recordings of the BR-864’s output.

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6. FOOT SW/EXP PEDAL jack

This is an input jack for connecting a separately sold foot switch (BOSS FS-5U, Roland DP-2) or expression pedal (BOSS Roland EV-5, BOSS FV-300L).

By using this FOOT SW jack, you can start/stop playback, punch in/out, and more.

When an expression pedal is used, you can control the depth of effects with your foot.

“Using a foot switch or expression pedal” (p. 136).

7. MIDI OUT connector

Connector for sending MIDI data.Connect it to the MIDI IN connector of an external MIDI device (rhythm machine or sound module).

8. USB connector

1.Make sure that the power of the BR-864 is turned off.

2.Remove the battery cover on the rear panel.

*When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of newspapers or magazines, and place them under the four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and controls. Also, you should try to orient the unit so no buttons or controls get damaged.

*When turning the unit upside-down, handle with care to avoid dropping it, or allowing it to fall or tip over.

3.Being careful not to reverse the polarity (+/-), insert six AA dry-cell batteries into the battery compartment.

*BOSS recommends using longer-life alkaline batteries.

*Do not mix new batteries with partially used batteries, and do not mix batteries of differing types.

*Do not use rechargeable batteries.

4.Close the battery cover.

This is the connector for connecting your computer to the BR- 864 with a USB cable.

9. POWER switch

This is the power switch. It turns the power of the BR-864 on/off.

10. DC IN (AC Adaptor) jack

Connect the AC adaptor (PSA-series; optional) to this jack.

You must use only the PSA-series AC adaptor. Use of any other adaptor may cause overheating or malfunctions.

11. Cord Hook

Wrap the cable around this hook so that the AC adaptor cable is not pulled out accidentally.

*If the AC adaptor is disconnected during operation, your important recorded data may be lost.

When the battery power becomes low, “Battery Low” appears in the display. When this message appears, replace the existing batteries with new ones as soon as possible.

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