Roland VIMA JM-8, Owner'S Manual

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Connecting audio devices to the JM-8
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2. Before you start using the JM-8
Connecting audio devices to the JM-8
The JM-8 does not contain internal speakers. You therefore need to connect it to an external amplifier (Roland’s SA series,
for example) or use optional headphones (Roland RH-series).
Note: When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of the JM-8 may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do
not contain resistors.
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.
Note: Except for the AC adapter and its power cable, all other items shown above are optional or commercially available. See your Roland
dealer for details.
Connecting a microphone
Connect your microphone to a MIC socket.
If you are using only one microphone, choose the MIC 1
socket. This will allow you to take advantage of the
JM-8’s voice effects and harmony function.
If your microphone is connected to the MIC 2 socket, set
the [MIC 2/GUITAR] switch to “MIC 2”.
Note: Try to use dynamic microphones whenever possible.
Although you can also connect a condenser microphone, this
will require a commercially available DI box that supplies
phantom power.
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Cautions when using a microphone
• Lower the volume before you connect a microphone
to the JM-8. If the volume is raised when you con-
nect a microphone, noise may be output from the
speakers.
• Howling could be produced depending on the loca-
tion of microphones relative to speakers of your
amplification system.
Either: Roland DR-series microphone.
*Connect the microphone using an
unbalanced mono 1/4” or a balanced
XLR jack. Set the [MIC 2/GUITAR]
switch to “MIC 2”. Microphone: Roland DR-series.
*Connect the microphone using
either an unbalanced mono 1/4”
or a balanced XLR jack.
Or: Electric guitar. Connect it using an unbalanced mono 1/
4” jack. Set the [MIC 2/GUITAR] switch to “GUITAR”.
Active (powered)
speakers
Amplifier
Mixing console, PA, etc.
(The JM-8 can already mix
several audio signals.)
To a wall outlet
The JM-8 only needs to be connected to
one of these items.
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