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Chapter 6. Connecting External Devices

Connecting to Audio Equipment

You can connect audio devices to play the sound of the
HP107 through the speakers of your audio system, or to
record your performance on a tape recorder or other
recording device.
When connecting, please use an audio cable with a standard
phone plug (sold separately).

Connection examples

* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices,
always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices
before making any connections.

Playing the sound of the HP107 through the
speakers of an audio system/Recording the
performance of the HP107 on a recording device

fig.audio1.e

Use the following procedure when turning on the power.

1.

Turn on the power of the HP107.

2.

Turn on the power of the connected device.

3.

Adjust the volume of each device.

You can adjust the volume of a connected sound module with
the HP107.

When Recording HP107 Performances on a Recording
Device

4.

Start recording with the connected device.

5.

Perform on the HP107.

6.

When the performance ends, stop recording on the
connected equipment.

Playing the sound of an audio device through the
speakers of the HP107

fig.audio2.e

Use the following procedure when turning on the power.

1.

Turn on the power of the connected device.

2.

Turn on the power of the HP107.

3.

Adjust the volume of each device.

* You cannot use the HP107 to adjust the volume of the connected
sound generating device.

Turning off the power

1.

Set the volume of the HP107 and of the connected
devices to the minimum position.

2.

Turn off the power to the HP107.

3.

Turn off the connected equipment.

Connecting to the USB

Connector

You can use a USB connector to connect the HP107 to your
computer. For more details, refer to the separate “USB
Installation Guide.”

* Connecting your computer to the HP107 for the first time requires
installation of the “USB Driver” (on the included CD-ROM) to the
computer. For more details, refer to the separate “USB Installation
Guide.”
* Only MIDI data can be transmitted using USB.
* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices,
always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices
before making any connections.
* USB cables are not included. Consult your Roland dealer if you need
to purchase.
* Use a USB cable no longer than 3 meters.
*Turn on the power to the HP107 before starting up MIDI applications
on the computer. Do not turn the HP107 on or off while any MIDI
application is running.
* Do not connect or disconnect the USB cable while the HP107’s power
is on.
* If not using USB, disconnect the USB cable from the HP107.
* If during the transmission/reception of data, the computer switches to
energy-saving mode or suspended mode, or if the HP107’s power is
switched on or off, the computer may freeze, or the HP107’s operation
may become unstable.
Input R/L
(Line In, Aux In)
HP107
Output R/L
(Line Out, Aux Out)
HP107
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