Roland M-300 - page 30

Explanation of the panels

fig.REACPortGuide.eps

These are RJ45 connectors for connecting input/output units

such as the S-1608, S-0816, or S-4000S via Cat5e Ethernet cables.

These connectors support Cat5e Ethernet cables up to 100

meters long. If you need a longer connection, we recommend

that you use the optional S-OPT.

The default input/output patching between the M-300 and

input/output units connected to REAC ports A/B is as

follows:

The REAC A/B ports have REAC indicators that show the

REAC communication status. The state of the REAC indicator

has the following significance:

fig.USBPortGuide.eps

This USB connector can be connected to your PC to control the

M-300 remotely.

For details, refer to “USB MIDI” (p. 148).

fig.MIDIPortsGuide.eps

These connectors are for connection with MIDI equipment. An IN

connector (for reception) and an OUT/THRU connector (for

transmission and “thru”) are provided. You can use the REMOTE

popup to switch between the OUT and THRU functions.

For details, refer to “MIDI settings” (p. 149).

fig.SerialSelSWGuide.eps

On the M-300 you can use either the MIDI connectors or the RS-

232C connector. This switch selects the connector(s) you will use.

You must switch off the M-300’s power before changing the

position of this switch.

fig.RS232CPortGuide.eps

You can use this RS-232C connector to remotely control the M-

300 from an external device.

REAC A, B ports

Input jacks Input channel

REAC A IN1–16 CH1–16

IN17–40 none

REAC B IN1–40 none

Output jacks Outputs

REAC A

REAC B

OUT1–5 AUX1–5

OUT6–8 MAIN L, MAIN R, MAIN C

OUT9–40 CH1–32 DIRECT OUTS

Status Explanation

Unlit No connection with a REAC device has been

established.

Lit A split connection with a REAC device has been

established.

Blinking Connected normally with a REAC device.

USB connector

MIDI connectors

RS-232C / MIDI select switch

RS-232C connector

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