Rear Panel - Roland SYSTEM-8 Owner's Manual

Panel Descriptions

Rear Panel

Computer
A B C D E
Cord hook
AC adaptor
Indicator
* Place the AC adaptor so the side with the
indicator (see illustration) faces upwards
and the side with textual information faces
downwards. The indicator will light when you
plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.
A
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, microphones
connected to it, or the metal portions of other objects. This is due
to an infinitesimal electrical charge, which is absolutely harmless.
However, if you are concerned about this, connect the ground
terminal 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
5 Water pipes (may result in shock or electrocution)
5 Gas pipes (may result in fire or explosion)
5 Telephone-line ground or lightning rod (may be dangerous in
the event of lightning)
B
[POWER] switch
& "Turning On/Off the Power" (p. 8)
C
DC IN jack
Connect the included AC adaptor here.
* To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit
(should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid
applying undue stress to the jack, anchor the power cord using
the cord hook, as shown in the illustration.
6
HOLD
Option: DP series,
BOSS FS-5U
F
If connecting a microphone
Power Cord
AC Outlet
CONTROL
Option: EV-5
G
Set the INPUT
[GAIN] select
switch to MIC.
Connecting the microphone
to the INPUT L/MONO jack.
USB ( O ) port
D
If the SYSTEM-8 is connected to your computer via a commercially
available USB 2.0 cable, you can synchronize it with a DAW on your
computer via USB MIDI, and record the sound of the SYSTEM-8 into
your DAW via USB audio.
& "Connecting a Computer via USB" (p. 18)
E
MIDI OUT, IN connectors
These connectors can be connected to other MIDI devices to
receive and transmit MIDI messages.
F
SD card slot
You can insert an SD card here.
Backup data can be saved on an SD card.
& "Backing Up Data to SD Card (BACKUP)" (p. 20)
G
PEDAL HOLD, CONTROL jacks
If you connect a pedal switch (DP series, BOSS FS-5U; sold
separately) to the HOLD jack, the notes will be sustained as long
as you continue holding down the pedal even after you take your
hands off the keyboard.
If you connect an expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately) to the
CONTROL jack, you'll be able to use the expression pedal to control
the volume and add expression to your performance.
* Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately).
By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing
malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
Connect an amplified
speaker.
H I J K L
If connecting a synthesizer or rhythm
machine
Set the INPUT
[GAIN] select
switch to LINE.
Headphones
M