Roland XV-88 owner manual Rear Panel

Front and Rear Panel

Rear Panel

Power Switch

Press to turn the power on/off. → (Quick Start; p. 18)

AC Inlet

Connect the included power cord to this inlet.

→(Quick Start; p. 16)

With units rated for 117V operation, the AC cable is already connected to the unit.

MEMORY CARD Slot

A memory card (SmartMedia) can be inserted here.

→(p. 167, p. 179)

MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT, THRU)

These connectors can be connected to other MIDI devices to receive and transmit MIDI messages.

→(p. 203, p. 269, Quick Start; p. 16)

COMPUTER Switch

Sets this switch depending on the type of computer connected to COMPUTER connector, or the software you are using. Turn the power off before changing the setting of this switch. If you wish to use the MIDI connectors, set this switch to MIDI. → (p. 208, p. 209)

COMPUTER Connector

A special Computer cable can be connected here. The type of cable required will depend on your computer. When the COMPUTER switch is set to MIDI, this connector cannot be used. → (p. 209)

CTL 1, CTL 2 PEDAL Jack

You can connect optional expression pedals (EV-5, etc.) to these jacks. By assigning a desired function to a pedal, you can use it to select or modify sound or perform various other control. You can also connect optional pedal switches (DP-2, DP-6, etc.) to sustain sound.

→(p. 172, Quick Start; p. 16, p. 69)

HOLD PEDAL Jack

An optional pedal switch (DP-2, DP-6, etc.) can be connected to this jack for use as a hold pedal. → (p. 43, p. 172, Quick Start; p. 16, 69)

This can also be set so it supports the use of half-pedaling techniques. So, after connecting an optional expression pedal (EV-5, etc.), you can employ pedal work to achieve even finer control in performances in which piano tones are used.

→(p. 172)

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