Connections With The Midi Equipment - Roland UM-4 Owner's Manual

Connections

2. Connections with the MIDI Equipment

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Turn off the power of the MIDI device or audio playback system to which you will be making
connections.
If your computer is running, it is not necessary to turn off the power of the
computer.
2
Use a MIDI cable to connect the UM-4's MIDI OUT connector to the MIDI Sound module's
MIDI IN connector.
3
If the MIDI Sound module has 2 port MIDI connectors, use a MIDI cable to connect another
MIDI OUT connector of the UM-4 to another MIDI Sound module's MIDI IN connector.
4
Use audio cables to connect the MIDI Sound module's OUTPUT L and R connectors to the
input connectors (INPUT, LINE IN, AUX IN, TAPE IN etc.) of your audio playback system.
Be sure to connect the MIDI Sound module's OUTPUT L and R connectors to the L and R
connectors of your audio playback system without reversing the left/right connection. If L
and R are exchanged, the left/right location from which sounds will be heard will be
inverted.
Never make connections to the MIC connectors or PHONE connectors of your audio
playback system.
5
If the MIDI Sound module has a Computer switch, set the Computer switch located on the
rear panel of the MIDI Sound module to the "MIDI" position.
Before changing the setting of the MIDI Sound module's Computer switch, be sure
to turn off the power.
6
Connect the MIDI Sound module's power cable to an electrical outlet.
When you are ready to use the system, turn on the power of the MIDI Sound module and of
your audio playback system.
Connecting a MIDI keyboard
If you wish to connect a MIDI keyboard, use a MIDI cable to connect the UM-4's MIDI
IN connector to the MIDI OUT connector of your keyboard.
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