Connecting External Equipment; Connecting A Pedal And Switch; Connecting An Audio Player To The Ext Input Jack; Turning The Power On/Off - Roland Prelude Owner's Manual

fig.codef.eps
Prelude rear panel

Connecting External Equipment

The Prelude contains an internal amplification system but can
also be connected to audio equipment such as a monitor
speaker or a stereo set, or use headphones.
You can record your playing (or a song recorded on the
Prelude) onto an audio recording device. Connect the OUTPUT
jacks on the Prelude's rear panel to the input jacks of your
external device.
Monitor speakers, etc.
The internal speakers are switched off when you connect one
or two pairs of headphones.

Connecting a pedal and switch

You must switch off the Prelude's power before you connect a
pedal and/or switch.
Connect a separately available pedal switch (Roland DP
Series) to the HOLD PEDAL jack on the rear panel. You can
use this pedal switch to sustain notes even after taking your
hands off the keyboard.
Connect a separately available pedal switch (Roland DP
Series), a separately available foot switch (Boss FS-5U) or
separately available expression pedal (Roland EV-5) to the
rear panel CONTROL PEDAL jack. You can use this to control
various functions that you assign (p. 36).
Cord hook
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.
Connecting an audio player to the
EXT INPUT jack
You can connect an MP3 player or other audio device to the
Prelude's EXT INPUT jack, and listen to the playback.
"Input settings for the EXT INPUT jack" (p. 18)

Turning the Power On/Off

Turning the power on

Once the connections have been completed (p. 14), turn on
power to your various devices in the order specified. By
turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing
malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.
1. Before you turn on the power, turn the [VOLUME] knob all
Stereo
headphones
2. Press the rear panel [POWER] switch to turn on the power.
This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval
(a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will
operate normally.
If the Prelude is connected to a keyboard amp or audio amp,
turn on the power of the Prelude first, and then switch on your
amp.
3. Turn the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the volume of the

Turning the power off

1. Before you turn off the power, turn the [VOLUME] knob all
2. Press the [POWER] switch once again to turn off the power.
If the Prelude is connected to a keyboard amp or audio amp,
switch off the power to your amp first, then turn off the power
on the Prelude.
the way to the left to minimize the volume.
Prelude.
the way to the left to minimize the volume.
Introduction
15