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Chapter 7. Connecting External Devices
Connecting to Audio Equipment
You can connect audio devices to play the sound of the RG-3
through the speakers of your audio system, or to record your
performance on a recording device.
■ Connectors
fig.07-010
Output Jacks
You can connect audio equipment using audio cables
(sold separately) and play the sounds from the RG-3
through the speakers on the connected equipment, or
record your performances on a recording device.
If the input of the connected device is monaural, you
must use the L (Mono) jack.
Input Jacks
You can connect another sound generator, such as audio
equipment or an electronic instrument, using audio
cables (sold separately). Play the sounds from the
connected device through the speakers on the RG-3.
If the output of the connected device is monaural, you
must use the L (Mono) jack.
* You cannot use the RG-3 to adjust the volume of the connected
sound generating device.
■ Making the Connections
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.
fig.07-020
1. Turn the volume all the way down on the RG-3
and on the device you’re about to connect.
2. Turn off the power to the RG-3 and other
connected equipment.
3. Use audio cables (sold separately) to make the
connection.
4. Switch on the RG-3.
5. Switch on the connected device.
6. Adjust the volume level on the RG-3 and the
connected device.
→ You can adjust the volume of a connected sound module with
the RG-3.
Recording RG-3 Performances on a Recording Device
7. Start recording with the connected device.
8. Play the keyboard.
9. When the performance ends, stop recording on
the connected equipment.
Turning off the power
1. Set the volume of the RG-3 and of the connected
devices to the minimum position.
2. Turn off the connected equipment.
3. Turn off the power to the RG-3.
4. Disconnect the audio cables connected to the RG-3.
fig.07-030
1. Turn the volume all the way down on the RG-3
and on the device you’re about to connect.
2. Turn off the power to the RG-3 and other
connected equipment.
3. Use audio cables (sold separately) to make the
connection.
4. Turn on the connected equipment.
5. Turn on the RG-3.
6. Adjust the volume level on the RG-3 and the
connected device.
* You cannot use the RG-3 to adjust the volume of the connected
sound generating device.
Turning off the power
1. Set the volume of the RG-3 and of the connected
devices to the minimum position.
2. Turn off the power to the RG-3.
3. Turn off the connected equipment.
4. Disconnect the audio cables connected to the RG-3.
Playing Sounds from the RG-3 Through the
Speakers on Audio Equipment or Recording
Your Performances on a Recording Device
Jack Panel
Jack Panel
Input R/L
(Line In, Aux In)
Playing Audio Equipment Sounds Through
the Speakers on the RG-3
Jack Panel
Output R/L
(Line Out, Aux Out)