Connecting The Rd-300Sx To External Equipment; Connecting Pedals - Roland RD-300SX Owner's Manual

Getting Ready

Connecting the RD-300SX to External Equipment

The RD-300SX is not equipped with an amplifier or speakers. In order to produce
sound, you need to hook up audio equipment such as a monitor speaker or a stereo
set, or use headphones.
* Audio cables, MIDI cables, USB cables, headphones, and expression pedals are not included.
Consult your Roland dealer if you need to purchase accessories such as these.
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MIDI sound module etc.
Expression pedal (EV-5, 7)
or Pedal switch (DP Series)
Pedal switch
(DP series)
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Before you begin making connections, confirm the following.
Is the volume level of the RD-300SX or connected amp turned all the way down?
Is the power to the RD-300SX or connected amp turned off?

Connecting Pedals

Connect the pedal included with the RD-300SX to one of the PEDAL jacks.
When connected to the DAMPER jack, the pedal can be used as a damper pedal.
Connecting the pedal to the CONTROL jack allows you to assign a variety of
functions to the pedal (p. 40).
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MIDI IN MIDI OUT
MIDI sequencer etc.
Mixer etc.
Power amp.
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.
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Stereo
headphones
Use Stereo headphones.
Use only the specified
expression pedal (EV-5, EV-7;
Monitor speakers
(powered) sold separately). By connecting
any other expression pedals,
you risk causing malfunction
and/or damage to the unit.
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Set the switch on the included
pedal to "Continuous" when
the pedal is connected.