Before You Start Playing; Getting Ready To Play; Connecting The Ac Adaptor - Roland V-Accordion FR-18 diatonic Owner's Manual

5.

Before you start playing

Getting ready to play

The FR-18 diatonic is an electronic instrument that
requires some form of electrical power. This chapter
explains how to power your V-Accordion using the sup-
plied adaptor or 8 commercially available rechargeable
batteries (AA type Ni-MH). Consider purchasing such
batteries when performing on stage.
In addition, since the FR-18 diatonic has no loudspeak-
ers inside, you will learn how to connect it to an exter-
nal amplification system.

Connecting the AC adaptor

NOTE
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.
1.
Turn the [VOLUME] knob all the way
towards the small dot to minimize the vol-
ume.
2.
Connect the included power cord to the AC
adapter.
The indicator will light once you plug the AC adapter
into a wall outlet.
Place the AC adaptor so that the side with the indica-
tor (see illustration) faces upwards and the side with
textual information faces downwards.
To the FR-18 diatonic's DC IN connector
AC adaptor
Indicator
NOTE
Depending on your region, the included power cord may
differ from the one shown above.
NOTE
Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit
(PSB-1U). Also, make sure the line voltage at the installa-
tion matches the input voltage specified on the AC adap-
tor's body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity,
or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could
result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.
Power cord
To a wall outlet
V-Accordion FR-18 diatonic
3.
Connect the AC adaptor to the FR-18
diatonic's DC IN jack.
To a wall outlet
4.
Plug the power cord into a power outlet.
Now that the FR-18 diatonic is connected to a wall
outlet, you can continue with the section "Switching
the power on and off" on p. 21. To use the FR-18
diatonic with batteries, see "Installing and removing
batteries" on p. 16.
NOTE
If the FR-18 diatonic is to remain unused for an extended
period of time, unplug the adaptor.
NOTE
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 AC adaptor jack, anchor the
power cord. "Securing the adapter and/or MIDI cable" on
p. 19.
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