Rear Panel - Roland JD-XA Owner's Manual

Rear Panel

Amplified Speakers
A B
Headphones
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.
A
OUTPUT jacks
Jack Explanation
PHONES jack You can connect a set of headphones here.
Connect these jacks to your amplified speakers.
L/MONO, R jacks
Use the L/MONO jack if you're outputting in monaural.
ANALOG DRY jack
Outputs the dry sound (without effects) of the analog parts.
CLICK jack Outputs the metronome click sound.
B
MIC INPUT
Controller/jack Explanation
[LEVEL] knob Adjusts the input level of the MIC INPUT jack.
Connect a microphone here.
The MIC INPUT jack supports both XLR type and TRS type plugs. The
MIC INPUT jack XLR type connection supports 48 V phantom power, allowing you
to connect a condenser microphone that supports phantom power
(phantom power: DC 48 V, 10 mA max.).
C
FOOT PEDAL jacks
Jack Explanation
You can connect a pedal switch (such as the DP-2; sold separately)
HOLD jack
here and use it as a hold pedal.
You can connect an expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately) or pedal
CTRL 1/2 jacks
switch (such as the DP-2; sold separately) here and use it to control
various parameters or operations.
* 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.
D
CV/GATE jacks
Jack Explanation
These jacks output note-on/off.
GATE OUT 1/2 jacks
They output +5 V.
These jacks output pitch.
If you've specified a transpose or octave shift setting, the voltage
CV OUT 1/2 jacks
changes according to the setting.
These jacks support OCT/V (Hz/V is not supported).
E
MIDI connectors (IN/OUT)
These connectors can be connected to other MIDI devices to receive and transmit
MIDI messages.
Microphone
* This instrument is equipped
with balanced (XLR/TRS)
type jacks. Wiring diagrams
for these jacks are shown
below. Make connections
after first checking the
wiring diagrams of other
equipment you intend to
connect.
Pedal switch Expression pedal (EV-5; sold
(DP-2; sold separately) separately)
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Here you can For connecting MIDI
connect an analog device.
synthesizer that is
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GATE input jack.
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C D E
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.
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F
USB port
Port Explanation
If the JD-XA is connected to your computer via a commercially
available USB 2.0 cable, you can synchronize it with a DAW on your
USB COMPUTER port
computer via USB MIDI, and record the sound of the JD-XA into your
DAW via USB audio.
& "Connecting a Computer via USB" (p. 11)
You can connect a USB flash drive here.
You can use a USB flash drive to save programs and back up data.
& "Restoring Backup Data from a USB Flash Drive" (p. 15)
USB MEMORY port
* Use a USB flash drive sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee
operation if other products are used.
G
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.
H
[POWER] switch
This turns the power on/off.
& "Turning On/Off the Power" (p. 4)
I
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, such as guitars. This is due to an infinitesimal electrical charge,
which is absolutely harmless. However, if you are concerned about this, connect the
ground terminal (see figure) 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)
Panel Descriptions
Computer USB flash drive
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Power Cord
AC Outlet
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