Roland A-88 - Rear Panel Connectivity and Power Options

Panel Descriptions
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Rear Panel
USB
COMPUTER
port
If you use
the included
USB cable to connect the A-88 to your
computer, you’ll be able to record and
play back the A-88’s performance (MIDI
data) using MIDI-compatible software.
* USB audio is not supported.
* Install the driver in your computer
before you make this connection (p. 17).
MIDI OUT connector
You can connect this to a MIDI sound module
and play it from the A-88.
Pedal (DAMPER, FC1,
FC2) jacks
You can connect the included
damper pedal to the DAMPER jack
and use it as a damper pedal (p. 38).
[POWER SOURCE] switch, DC IN jack
This switch species whether the A-88 will be powered by USB bus power (USB) or by the AC adaptor (AC ADAPTOR).
Switch setting Explanation
USB
The A-88 will use USB bus power. The AC adaptor does not need to be connected. Use this
setting when the A-88 is connected to a desktop computer.
AC ADAPTOR
The A-88 will use the AC adaptor. Use this setting when the A-88 is connected to a notebook
computer, or when you are not connecting it via USB.
Pedal unit
(RPU-3, sold
separately)
Included
damper pedal
Or
Set the switch on the
included pedal to
“Continuous” when the
pedal is connected.
Or expression pedal (EV-5, EV-7;
sold separately),
pedal switch (DP series; sold
separately)
* Operate this switch only while
the power is o. If you operate
this switch while the power is
on, the power will turn o.
Power Code
AC Outlet
Place the AC adaptor so the side with the
indicator (see illustration) faces upwards
and the side with textual information faces
downwards. The indicator will light when
you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume and turn o all
devices (except the computer) before making any connections.