Chapter 9 Connecting External Devices

2. Turn off the power to the KF-7 and other connected

Connecting a Computer

equipment.

 

 

Chapter 9

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

4.Switch on the KF-7.

5.Switch on the connected device.

6.Adjust the volume level on the KF-7 and the connected device.

Recording KF-7 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 KF-7

fig.09-

Output R/L

(Line Out)

KF-7

1.Turn the volume all the way down on the KF-7 and on the device you’re about to connect.

2.Turn off the power to the KF-7 and other connected equipment.

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

4.Turn on the connected equipment.

5.Turn on the KF-7.

6.Adjust the volume level on the KF-7 and the connected device.

After use, turn off the power using the following procedure.

1.Turn the volume all the way down on the KF-7 and on the device you’re about to connect.

2.Turn off the KF-7.

3.Turn off the connected equipment.

Connect to the MIDI Connectors

You can use a USB MIDI interface cable (sold separately) to connect the KF-7 to your computer.

If the KF-7 is connected to a computer in which sequencer software such as Roland’s “Visual MT” is installed, a song you’ve recorded on the KF-7 can be saved on your computer.

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.

*In order to make connections to your computer, you must install “MIDI driver” software on your computer. For details, refer to the owner’s manual for your MIDI interface.

Use a USB MIDI interface cable to connect the USB connector of your computer to the MIDI connectors of the KF-7.

Set the Computer switch on the KF-7’s rear panel to

“MIDI,” then turn on the power to the KF-7.

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USB Connector of your Computer

UM-1 etc.

Computer

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

KF-7

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