Roland RD-2000 User Manual

10
Rear Panel (Connecting the External Equipment)
A
[
L
] switch
This turns the power on/o.
B
AC IN jack
Connect the included power cord to this connector.
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn
down the volume, and turn o all the units before making any
connections.
* Use only the specied expression pedal. By connecting any other
expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage
to the unit.
C
USB FOR UPDATE jack
Use this to update the RD-2000.
Normally you should leave the USB cap inserted to protect the port.
D
USB MEMORY port
Use a commercially available USB ash drive or a USB ash drive
sold by Roland. However, we cannot guarantee that all commercially
available USB ash drives will work with this unit.
E
USB COMPUTER port
You can connect this to your computer so that it can
exchange performance data and audio signal with the
RD-2000.
F
MIDI connectors (IN, OUT 1, THRU/OUT 2)
Used for connecting external MIDI devices and for transmission of MIDI
messages.
The THRU/OUT 2 connector’s function can be switched to operate
either as MIDI THRU or as MIDI OUT (p. 26).
G
PEDAL jack (DAMPER, FC1, FC2, EXT)
Connecting the pedal switch provided with the RD-2000 to the
DAMPER jack allows you to use the switch as a damper pedal.
With a pedal connected to the FC1, FC2 or EXT jack, you can then
assign a variety of functions to the pedal (p. 21).
H
INPUT jack
This is an audio input jack. You can connect your audio player or other
audio source here.
I
SUB OUT jack (L/MONO, R)
Provide output of the audio signals. For mono output,
use the L/MONO jack.
J
MAIN OUT jack (L/MONO, R)
These are connected to an amp or other device. For mono output, use
the L/MONO jack.
K
MAIN OUT jack (L, R) (XLR type)
Connectors for balanced output of the audio signals. Connect to
mixers and other such gear.
* Pin assignment of MAIN OUT jack
1: GND2: HOT
3: COLD
1: GND
2: HOT
3: COLD
TIP: HOT
RING: COLD
SLEEVE: GND
L
PHONES jack
A set of headphones can be connected to this jack.
Even when headphones are connected, audio signals will still be
output from the OUTPUT jacks and BALANCED OUT jacks.
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to Power outlet
USB ash drive
For connecting MIDI device.
Audio player Stereo
headphones
Computer
A B
C
D
E F
G
H
I
Pedal unit
(RPU-3)
Expression pedal (EV-5)
or
Pedal switch (DP Series)
J K
L
Mixer etc.
Monitor speakers
(powered)
This port is only used for updates.
Normally you should leave the USB
cap inserted
to protect the
port.

Roland RD-2000 Specifications

General

Pedal jack	Yes
Sound effects	Compression, Equalization, Modulation, Reverberation
Tones quantity	1100
Built-in speaker(s)	No
Number of front panel sliders	9
Reverberation effects quantity	6
Preset programs quantity	300
Keyboard name	PHA-50
Keys quantity	88 keys
Display resolution	256 x 80 pixels
Power consumption (max)	23 W
Audio (L/R) out	2
Headphone outputs	1
USB connector type	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
Headphone connectivity	6.3 mm
Product color	Black
Cables included	AC

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	367 mm
Width	1412 mm
Height	140 mm
Weight	21700 g