Roland JX-8P - Connection Guide; Audio and Control Connections; MIDI and Memory Cartridge Setup

E
CONNECTION
*
Before making or
breaking the
connections, be
sure to
turn all
the relevant units
off.
O
o
(DP-2)
a
o
o
o
o
oo oo
oo o
o
PA,
Amplifier,
etc
o
O
Keyboard
Amplifier, etc.
1
. OUTPUT
(Output
Jacks)
These jacks
are to
connect
amplifiers.
To
benefit the
full advantages
of the
JX-8P,
use
the
amplifiers and
speakers
for keyboard,
PA, or
audio
equipment.
Also,
If
using two
amplifiers in
stereo,
the
chorus
effect
will sound
more
effective.
2. LEVEL
(Level
Selector
Switch)
With this
switch,
select
an
appropriate
output
level
depending on
the
type of
the
amplifier you use.
The
knack is to
select
the
position that
allows
undistorted
sound of
desirable
level
with the
amplifier's
volume
set
to 5 to
7.
3. PHONES
(Headphones
Jack)
Connect
headphones to
this
jack.
4. HOLD
PEDAL
(Hold
Pedal
Jack)
Connect
the
damper
pedal
DP-2
(optional),
and the
Hold effect
can
be
turned
on
or
off
by
pressing
the
pedal.
5.
MIDI
(MIDI
Connectors)
These
are
to
connect
other
MIDI devices.
Use the
MIDI/Sync Cable
MSC-25
or 50
(optional).
6. PG-800
(Programmer
Connector)
Connect
the
programmer
PG-800
(optional)
here by
using the
6P
DIN Cable.
7.
PROTECT
(Protect
Switch)
With
this
switch
set
to
ON,
the
data
will be prote-
cted
from
accidental
loss.
8.
MEMORY
CARTRIDGE
(Memory
Cartridge
Holder)
Connect
the
optional
Memory
Cartridge here.
As
shown
in the
picture
below,
set
the
Protect
Switch
on
the
cartridge to
the
On
position.
Then
securely
connect
the
cartridge
into the
holder
with the
Pro-
tect
Switch side
facing
backward.
•Before
connecting
or
disconnecting
the cartridge,
be
sure to
set the
Protect
Switch to
the
On position.
To
prevent the
accidental
loss
of the
data, never
move the
Protect
Switch
to
the
Off
position, unless
it is
specifically
instructed
in the
manual.
Protect
Switch