Connecting to Audio Equipment

When you connect the HP 237R to audio equipment, you can play the sounds from the HP 237R through the speakers on the audio equipment or record your performances on a tape recorder or other recording device.

Connectors

fig.09-10

 

Input

 

Output

R

L(Mono)

R

L(Mono)

 

Stereo

 

Stereo

Output Jacks

You can connect audio equipment using audio cables (sold separately) and play the sounds from the HP 237R through the speakers on the connected equipment or record your performances on a tape recorder or other recording device. If the output of the connected device is monaural, you must use the L (Mono) jack.

Input Jacks

You can connect another sound source, such as audio equipment or an electronic instrument using audio cables (sold separately) and play the sounds from the connected device through the speakers on the HP 237R.

If the output of the connected device is monaural, you must use the L (Mono) jack.

Making the Connections

*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.

*Always make sure to have the volume level turned down before switching on power. Even with the volume all the way down, you may still hear some sound when the power is switched on, but this is normal, and does not indicate a malfunction.

Playing Sounds from the HP 237R Through the Speakers on Audio Equipment or Recording

Your Performances on a Recording Device

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Input R/L

(Line In, Aux In)

HP 237R

 

 

 

MIDI

Pedal

 

Out

In

Input

Output

 

R L(Mono)

R L(Mono)

 

Stereo

Stereo

 

1.Turn the volume all the way down on the HP 237R and on the device you’re about to connect.

2.Turn off the power to the HP 237R and other connected equipment.

3.Use audio cables (sold separately) to make the connection.

4.Turn on the power of the HP 237R.

5.Switch on the connected device.

6.Adjust the volume level on the HP 237R and the connected device.

When Recording HP 237R Performances on a Recording

Device

7.Start recording with the connected device.

8.Play the keyboard.

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

Playing Audio Equipment Sounds Through the

Speakers on the HP 237R

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Output R/L

(Line Out, Aux Out)

HP 237R

MIDIPedal

OutIn

 

Input

 

Output

R

L(Mono)

R

L(Mono)

 

Stereo

 

Stereo

1.Turn the volume all the way down on the HP 237R and on the device you’re about to connect.

2.Turn off the power to the HP 237R and other connected equipment.

3.Use audio cables (sold separately) to make the connection.

4.Turn on the power to the connected equipment.

5.Turn on the HP 237R.

6.Adjust the volume level on the HP 237R and the connected device.

Turning the Power Off After Use

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

1.Turn the volume all the way down on the HP 237R and on the device you’re about to connect.

2.Turn off the power to the HP 237R.

3.Turn off the connected equipment.

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Roland HP 237R owner manual Connecting to Audio Equipment, Connectors, Making the Connections