Chapter 6. Connecting External Devices; Connecting To Audio Equipment; Connecting To The Usb Connector - Roland HPE109-PE Owner's Manual

HP109-PE – Chapter 6. Connecting External Devices

Chapter 6. Connecting External Devices

Connecting to Audio
Equipment
You can connect audio devices to play the sound of the
HP109-PE through the speakers of your audio system, or to
record your performance on a tape recorder or other record-
ing device.
When connecting, please use an audio cable with a standard
phone plug (sold separately).
Connection examples
* 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.
Playing the sound of the HP109-PE through
the speakers of an audio system/Recording
the performance of the HP109-PE on a
recording device
HP109-PE
❍ Use the following procedure when turning on the power.
1. Turn on the power of the HP109-PE.
2. Turn on the power of the connected device.
3. Adjust the volume of each device.
* You can adjust the volume of a connected sound module with
the HP109-PE.
When Recording HP109-PE Performances on a Recording
Device
4. Start recording with the connected device.
5. Perform on the HP109-PE.
6. When the performance ends, stop recording on the
connected equipment.
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Input R/L (Line In,
Aux In)
Playing the sound of an audio device
through the speakers of the HP109-PE
Output R/L (Line Out,
❍ Use the following procedure when turning on the power.
1. Turn on the power of the connected device.
2. Turn on the power of the HP109-PE.
3. Adjust the volume of each device.
* You cannot use the HP109-PE to adjust the volume of the con-
nected sound generating device.
Turning off the power
1. Set the volume of the HP109-PE and of the con-
nected devices to the minimum position.
2. Turn off the power to the HP109-PE.
3. Turn off the connected equipment.
Connecting to the USB
Connector
You can use a USB connector to connect the HP109-PE to
your computer. For more details, refer to the separate
"USB Installation Guide."
* Connecting your computer to the HP109-PE for the first time
requires installation of the "USB Driver" (on the included
CD-ROM) to the computer. For more details, refer to the sepa-
rate "USB Installation Guide."
* Only MIDI data can be transmitted using USB.
* 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.
* USB cables are not included. Consult your Roland dealer if
you need to purchase.
* Use a USB cable no longer than 3 meters.
* Turn on the power to the HP109-PE before starting up MIDI
applications on the computer. Do not turn the HP109-PE on
or off while any MIDI application is running.
* Do not connect or disconnect the USB cable while the
HP109-PE's power is on.
* If not using USB, disconnect the USB cable from the
HP109-PE.
* If during the transmission/reception of data, the computer
switches to energy-saving mode or suspended mode, or if
power is switched on or off, the computer may freeze, or the
HP109-PE's operation may become unstable.
Aux Out)
HP109-PE