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10. Connecting External Devices
You can connect the KR105 to external devices such as audio
equipment, MIDI instruments and computer.

Connecting Video Equipment

(V-LINK)

Connecting the KR105 to a V-LINK compatible image device
allows you to control the images with the KR105.
V-LINK ( ) is functionality promoted by Roland
that allows linked performance of music and visual material.
By using V-LINK-compatible video equipment, visual effects
can be easily liked to, and made part of the expressive
elements of a performance.
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NOTE
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.
❍Connection Examples:
fig.02-

■Using the V-LINK function

1. Press the One Touch Program [Piano] button.
2. Press the [Option] button.
3. Touch <V-LINK>.
4. Touch <ON>.
Switches to Image Control mode.
You can control images using the twelve keys at the left
end of the keyboard.
When V-LINK is on, “V-LINK” is indicated in the Basic
screen and other screens.
fig.V-LINKkey
While V-LINK is switched on, no sound is produced
when you press any of the twelve keys at the left end of
the keyboard.
5. Touch <OFF> to cancel the V-LINK function.

Connecting MIDI Devices

By connecting an external MIDI device and exchanging
performance data, you can control one device from the other.
For instance, you can output sound from the other
instrument or switch Tones on the other instrument.
What’s MIDI?
MIDI, short for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface,” was
developed as a universal standard for the exchange of
performance data between electronic instruments and
computers.
The KR105 is equipped with MIDI connectors to let it
exchange performance data with external devices. These
connectors can be used to connect the KR105 to an external
device for even greater versatility.
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* A separate publication titled “MIDI Implementation” is also
available. It provides complete details concerning the way
MIDI has been implemented on this unit. If you should require
this publication (such as when you intend to carry out byte-
level programming), please contact the nearest Roland Service
Center or authorized Roland distributor.

■Connectors

fig.09-
MIDI Out Connector
Connect this to the MIDI In connector on an external MIDI
device using a MIDI cable (sold separately).
Performance data when you play the keyboard or depress a
pedal is sent from this connector to the external MIDI
connector.
MIDI In Connector
Connect this to the MIDI Out connector on an external MIDI
device using a MIDI cable (sold separately).
MIDI OUT
V-LINK compatible image device
USB MIDI Interface
KR105
C1 D1 E1 F1 G1A0
A0 – G1#
B0
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