Roland KR-17, KR-15 Connecting to Audio Equipment, 176, Output Main Jacks, Output Aux Jacks

Chapter 10 Connecting External Devices

Connecting to Audio

Equipment

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

When connecting, please use audio cables (sold separately) with standard phone plugs.

■Connectors

Input Jacks

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

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

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

Output (Main) Jacks

You can connect audio equipment using audio cables (sold separately) and play the sounds from the KR through the speakers on the connected equipment, or record your performances on a tape recorder or other recording device.

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

Output (Aux) Jacks

Select this when playing the keyboard performance through the KR’s internal speaker and the accompaniment sound through an amp or speaker connected to the Output (Aux) jack.

Playing Sounds from the KR Through the Speakers on Audio Equipment or Recording Your Performances on a Recording Device

Input R/L

(Line In, Aux In)

Bottom of the KR

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

2.Turn off the power to the KR and other connected equipment.

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

4.Switch on the KR.

5.Switch on the connected device.

6.Adjust the volume level on the KR and the connected device.

Recording KR 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 KR

Output R/L

(Line Out)

Bottom of the KR

Chapter 10

■ 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.

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

2. Turn off the power to the KR and other connected equipment.

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

4. Turn on the connected equipment.

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