Roland U-8ST Getting Started Manual page 17

Connecting a Device Such As a CD Player, MD Player, or DAT
Player
fig.04-06
U-8
L L
INPUT
R R
OUTPUT AUX IN MIC A B GUITAR (Hi-Z)
AUX IN
Connect the analog output from the CD player, MD player, DAT player, or
the like to the AUX Input jack on the U-8.
Be careful of loop connections
fig.04-06a.e
U-8
L L
INPUT
R R
OUTPUT AUX IN MIC A
OUTPUT AUX IN
Example of an Analog Loop Connection
When the U-8 is connected as shown in the above diagram to a device that passes the input
sound through to its output (an MD/DAT/CD-R that is recording), the U-8 and that device
will form a loop that can cause oscillation, producing an unexpectedly loud sound.
This type of connection can cause malfunction and damage to speakers and other equipment;
take care to avoid these conditions.
In addition to the above figure, take a moment now to check your connections for the
following conditions.
• Could there be a looped connection between the analog and digital realms?
• Has any looped connection resulted from insertion of a mixer or other piece of equipment
between the devices?
CD/MD/DAT
LINE OUT
MD/DAT/CD-R
B GUITAR (Hi-Z)
LINE IN LINE OUT
Getting Ready to Use the U-8
U-8
OUT IN FOOT SW OUTPUT INPUT
MIDI DIGITAL
OUTPUT INPUT
Example of a Digital Loop Connection
When making a digital
connection between the U-8
and the CD player, MD
player, DAT player, or the
like, connect the digital
output from the CD, MD,
or DAT player to the
Digital Input connector on
the U-8. For more
information, refer to
"Making a Digital
Connection" in "U-8 and
External Equipment" in
the U-8 Technical Guide.
MD/DAT/CD-R
INPUT OUTPUT
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