Roland RD-64, Owner'S Manual

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6
Connecting
INPUT jacks
If you connect a audio player or
similar device, the sound of the
connected device will be outputted
from the OUTPUT and PHONES
jacks.
* Use the controls of the connected
device (audio player) to adjust
the volume.
If the RD-64 is connected to your
computer using a commercially available
USB cable, you can use MIDI-compatible
software to record and play back the
RD-64’s performance (MIDI data).
* USB audio is not supported.
DC IN jack
Connect the included AC adaptor here.
OUTPUT jacks
If you connect these jacks to amplified speakers, the
sound of this unit will be heard through them.
USB COMPUTER port
MIDI OUT connector
You can connect a MIDI sound module and play it.
PHONES jack
Connect headphones (sold separately)
here.
To AC Outlet
Power Cord
Place the AC adaptor so the side with the
indicator faces upwards and the side with
textual information faces downwards. The
indicator will light when you plug the AC
adaptor into an AC outlet.
Pedal Unit
(sold separately;
RPU-3)
Included Damper
Pedal
or Pedal Switch (sold separately; DP Series)
Pedal (DAMPER, FC2, FC1) jacks
Connecting the included pedal to the DAMPER jack, the pedal can be used as a
damper pedal.
The pedals connected to the pedal jacks will operate as follows (with the factory
settings).
Jack Explanation
DAMPER Damper Pedal
Use this pedal to sustain the sound. While this
pedal is held down, notes will be sustained
for an extended time even if you release your
fingers from the keyboard.
FC2 Sostenuto Pedal
This pedal sustains only the notes of the keys
that were already pressed when you pressed
the pedal.
FC1 Soft Pedal This pedal is used to make the sound softer.
NOTE
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the
volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.
* Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5, EV-7; sold separately).
By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing
malfunction and/or damage to the unit (Only controller mode).
or
Set the switch on the included damper pedal to “Continuous”
when the pedal is connected.