Connecting Pedals; Connecting A Pedal Keyboard; Connecting An Expression Pedal And Damper Pedal - Roland VR-700 Owner's Manual

Getting Ready

Connecting Pedals

Connecting a Pedal Keyboard

Connect your pedal keyboard (PK-25A or PK-7A; sold separately) to
the MIDI PEDAL IN connector on the rear panel.
* When making connections, be sure to refer to the PK-25A or PK-7A
owner's manual as well.
* There's no need to set the MIDI channel for the PK-25A and PK-7A.
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MIDI cable
To MIDI OUT connector
PK-7A
1.
Make sure that the VR-700 and the pedal you'll be
connecting are turned off.
2.
Use a MIDI cable (sold separately) to connect the MIDI
OUT connector of the PK-25A or PK-7A to the VR-700's
MIDI PEDAL IN connector. (The PK OUT connector is not
used.)
3.
If desired, connect the FOOT SW OUT connector of the
PK-25A or PK-7A to the VR-700's CONTROL PEDAL
connector.
* For details on the functions that can be controlled by a foot switch
connected to the VR-700's CONTROL connector, refer to "Functions
that can be assigned to the control pedal" (p. 55).
* There's no need to make a connection between the EXPRESSION
OUT connector of the PK-25A or PK-7A and the VR-700.
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To MIDI PEDAL IN connector
PK-25A
Connecting an Expression Pedal and
Damper Pedal
* When making connections, please refer also to the owner's manual
for the pedals you're using.
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Damper pedal
Expression pedal
1.
Make sure that the VR-700's power is turned off.
2.
Connect your damper pedal to the DAMPER PEDAL
connector on the rear panel.
3.
Connect your expression pedal to the EXP PEDAL
connector on the rear panel.
4.
Connect your damper pedal, expression pedal, or foot
switch to the CONTROL PEDAL connector on the rear
panel.
* An expression pedal, damper pedal, and foot switch are not
included. For details on the types of pedals that can be connected to
the VR-700, refer to "Specifications" (p. 80). If you want to purchase
these items, please contact the dealer where you purchased the
VR-700.
* Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5 or EV-7; sold
separately). By connecting any other expression pedal, you risk
causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
Footswitch