Other connections
V-Accordion
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Other connections
The FR-7x can be used without any connections to either an amplification system or the FBC-7 power supply/battery
charger unit.
Connecting the FR-7x to an amplification system
If you are using the supplied
rechargeable battery pack and need
to connect the FR-7x to a PA sys-
tem or mixer, we recommend using
a commercially available wireless
system to avoid using excessively
long signal cables.
The FR-7x is equipped with an
internal speaker system and there-
fore does not need to be connected
to an amplifier at all.
You can also use a pair of head-
phones (Roland RH-series). See “Lis-
tening through headphones” on
p. 19.
Note:
The FR-7x’s OUTPUT sockets are also available if you connect the FR-7x to the FBC-7. Never connect them to any of the FBC-7’s
sockets.
Note:
If you use a commercially available wireless transmitter, the FR-7x’s output signals may distort. In that case, change the FR-7x’s
Connecting the FR-7x to the supplied FBC-7 and an amplification system
If you prefer not to use the supplied battery
pack, you need to connect the V-Accordion to
the FBC-7 using the supplied cable. That cable
powers the FR-7x, transmits pedal messages
and sends the FR-7x’s audio signals to the
OUTPUT L/MONO & R sockets on the FBC-7.
While using the FBC-7, there is no real need to
connect the OUTPUT sockets on the FR-7x to
an external amplifier. Connect the FR-7x as
shown in the illustration. See also “Connecting
the FR-7x to the supplied FBC-7” on p. 16.
Note:
This connection is required if you wish to
take advantage of the FR-7x’s MIDI functions (see
p. 107).
The FR-7x’s sounds have been arranged in such a way as to provide a
natural stereo image
. If you connect the V-Accordion to a mix-
ing console, set the PAN control of the input to which the OUTPUT L socket (treble section) is connected to “11 o’clock”. Set the PAN
control of the channel to which the OUTPUT R socket (bass & chord section) is connected to “3 o’clock” to preserve this balance. Some-
thing like this:
. This setting can be changed, however (see p. 90).
OUTPUT
L/MONO (Treble) + R/MONO (Bass)
INPUT
L + R
Use either a long signal cable (10m or more) or an optional wireless system (recommended).
T
B/C
OUTPUT
L/MONO + R/MONO
INPUT
L + R
Use the supplied 19-pin
cable.
Note:
Do not forget to connect
the FBC-7’s AC socket to a suitable
wall outlet.
To a suitable
wall outlet
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