Recording An Electronic Instrument - Roland CD-2e Owner's Manual

Recording an Electronic Instrument

Here's how to connect an electronic instrument such as a digital piano or keyboard, and
record your performance.
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If you're recording to an SD
memory card
Turn on the power.
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Insert the SD memory card.
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Set the audio source to "SD."
Press the [SD CARD] button so it's lit.
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Connect the CD-2e's LINE IN jacks to your electronic instrument (digital
piano, keyboard, etc.).
Use audio cables to connect the CD-2e's LINE IN jacks to the output jacks of your
electronic musical instrument.
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Types of plugs that can be connected
CD-2e: RCA phono type
Electronic musical instrument: RCA phono type or phone type
* Refer to the owner's manual of your electronic musical instrument for the appropriate type of plug to use.
Turn the [LINE] knob to adjust the input level at the LINE IN jacks.
Adjust the loudness of the sound you're recording. Since you're not using the mic input,
set the [MIC LEVEL] switch to the "MANUAL" position, and then turn the [MIC] knob all
the way to the left (off).
While producing the sound that you will actually be recording, turn the [LINE] knob to
adjust the input level.
Adjust the level so that the peak indicator located above the [LINE] knob lights briefly at
the loudest moments of the performance you'll be recording.
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At this position
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To the output jacks of your
electronic musical instrument
Quieter Louder
Peak indicator
If you're recording to a
CD-R/RW disc
Turn on the power.
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Insert the CD.
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Set the audio source to "CD."
Press the [CD] button so it's lit.
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The level meter will move according
to the level of the audio input.
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