Rear Panel Connections; Midi Connectors; Usb Connector - Roland F-120 R Owner's Manual

Rear panel connections

Input jack
If you use a cord with a stereo mini-plug to connect a audio
player or similar device, the sound of the connected device will
be heard through this unit. Use the controls of the connected
device (audio player) to adjust the volume.

MIDI connectors

For connecting MIDI device (p. 24).
* 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.
USB memory connector
If a USB memory is connected, you can do the following
things:
• You can use it to save and play back songs (SMF).
• WAV files (audio) or MIDI files (SMF) copied from your
computer to the USB memory can be played back by
the F-120R.
• You can connect an optional CD drive to the USB
MEMORY connector. You can use a CD drive to play back
songs from a CD.
Note
• Carefully insert the USB flash drive all the way in-until it
is firmly in place.
• Use a USB memory sold by Roland. We cannot
guarantee operation if any other USB memory is used.
Installing a CD drive (sold separately)
Attach the CD drive as shown the
figure, using the mounting holes on
the F-120R's bottom panel.
* For details of the attachment or
connecting, refer to the owner's
manual of the CD drive.
* Use a CD drive sold by Roland.
We cannot guarantee operation
if any other CD drive is used.
Note
• You cannot play back CD-R/RW disks to which audio tracks have been added or
CDs containing both audio tracks and data (CD Extra).
• The F-120R is capable of playing back only commercial CDs that conform the
official standards-those that carry the "COMPACT DISC DIGITAL AUDIO" logo.
• The usability and sound quality of audio discs that incorporate copyright
protection technology and other non-standard CDs cannot be guaranteed.
• For more detailed information on audio discs featuring copyright protection
technology and other non-standard CDs, please consult the disc vendor.
• You cannot save songs and styles to CDs, and you cannot delete songs or styles
recorded to CDs. Furthermore, you cannot format CDs.
Output jacks
If you connect these jacks to amplified speakers, the
sound of this unit will be heard through them.
DC In jack Pedal connector
Connect the included AC Connect the pedal cord of
adaptor here (p. 38). the dedicated stand here
(p. 38).

USB connector

If you use a commercially available USB cable to connect the
unit's USB connector to your computer's USB connector, you'll
be able to do the following things.
• SMF data played back by MIDI-compatible software can be
sounded by the unit.
• MIDI data can be transferred between the F-120R and your
sequencer software (sold separately), opening up a wide
range of possibilities for music production and editing.
About the ground terminal
Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup, you
may experience a discomforting sensation, or perceive that
the surface feels gritty to the touch when you touch this
device. This is due to an infinitesimal electrical charge, which
is absolutely harmless. However, if you are concerned about
this, connect the ground terminal (see figure) with an external
ground. When the unit is grounded, a slight hum may occur,
depending on the particulars of your installation. If you are
unsure of the connection method, contact the nearest Roland
Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed
on the "Information" page.
Unsuitable places for connection
• Water pipes (may result in shock or electrocution)
• Gas pipes (may result in fire or explosion)
• Telephone-line ground or lightning rod (may be dangerous
in the event of lightning)
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