Roland U-8ST Getting Started Manual page 18

Getting Ready to Use the U-8
3. Making Connections for Using an External MIDI Sound Module
This connection is made when playing MIDI data for backing using an
external sound module, such as the SC-8850, SC-8820, or SC-88Pro.
Connecting to the Output on a MIDI Sound Module
1
fig.04-07
U-8
L L
INPUT
R R
GUITAR (Hi-Z)
OUTPUT AUX IN MIC A B
AUX IN
Connect the analog output on the external MIDI sound module to the AUX
Input jack on the U-8.
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Connecting a MIDI Sound Module and the U-8 with MIDI
fig.04-08
ON
OFF
AC IN POWER
MIDI OUT
Make the connection with a MIDI cable to enable the external MIDI sound
module and the U-8 to exchange messages.
4. Connecting the Power Supply
Connect the power cable to the AC inlet and a power outlet.
fig.04-10
AC IN
(941)
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MIDI sound module
U-8
OUT IN FOOT SW OUTPUT INPUT
USB
MIDI DIGITAL
MIDI IN
U-8
LINE OUT
MIDI sound module
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
When inputting MIDI
messages from another
MIDI instrument or
controller, refer to the
"Connecting a MIDI
Instrument or Controller"
in "U-8 and External
Equipment" in the U-8
Technical Guide.
After properly making the
connections explained up
to this point in the
instructions, be sure to
follow the procedure
described in "Turning On
the Power" to turn on the
power to the U-8. Errors in
this process may result in
malfunction or in damage
to the connected speakers.