Roland G-70 - Manual (Page 18)

Panel descriptions
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G-70 Music Workstation
Rear panel
A FC7 PEDAL socket
This is where you connect an optional FC-7 foot-
switch unit that allows you to start, stop, and select
Style divisions by foot. The functions of this foot
switch unit are programmable (and apply to the
entire G-70).
B HOLD FOOTSWITCH socket
An optional DP-2, DP-6, or BOSS FS-5U footswitch
connected to this socket can be used for holding the
Keyboard-part notes. (The Melody Intell part can also
be sustained in this way.) This function is also
referred to as “Sustain” or “Damper”.
C FOOT SWITCH socket
Connecting an optional DP-2, DP-6, or FS-5U to this
socket allows you to control an assignable function
by foot.
D FOOT PEDAL socket
Connect an optional EV-5, EV-7 or BOSS FV-300L
expression pedal to this socket to control the volume
of one or several parts, or another parameter by foot.
E MIDI THRU/OUT/IN sockets
These sockets allow you to connect the G-70 to
external MIDI devices for a variety of applications:
receiving song data in realtime from an external
sequencer, transmitting your playing (and the data of
the song you are playing back) to an external
sequencer, using the G-70 as master keyboard in
your MIDI setup, etc.
Note: The MIDI functions can be accessed via the G-70’s Menu
(page 214). Frequently used MIDI settings can be written and
recalled as “MIDI Sets”.
F USB port
The USB port can be used for archiving purposes and
MIDI data transfer from/to a computer.
G PCMCIA slot
This is where you can insert a memory card (PCMCIA,
CompactFlash, SmartMedia™, or Microdrive). Memory
cards that are not PCMCIA cards can only be inserted
if you use an appropriate adapter (available at your
computer store). See also the precautions on p. 12.
H INTERNAL MEMORY protect switch
This cap hides a switch that allows you to lock ( ,
protect) and unlock ( ) the internal memory. See
page 21.
I VIDEO OUTPUT socket
Connect this socket to the appropriate input of your
TV or monitor. In that case, the lyrics of songs that
contain such information, and the note information
extracted in realtime (page 49) will be displayed on
screen even if the [LYRICS&SCORE] button does not
light (in which case the lyrics, chords and notes no
longer appear in the G-70’s display).
Note: The signal format (PAL or NTSC) can be set via a MENU
function.
J METRONOME LEVEL knob and OUT socket
The G-70’s metronome signals can be transmitted to
the METRONOME OUT socket. You can connect head-
phones (Roland RH-200, RH-25 or RH-50) to this
socket. This is useful for a drummer, for example (as
“Click Track”). Use the METRONOME [LEVEL] knob to
set the metronome volume in the headphones.
K EXTERNAL SOURCE/AUDIO IN L/R sockets
This is where you can connect the audio outputs of
an external signal source (CD/MP3 player, synthe-
sizer, etc.). If the source has 1/4” outputs, you either
need adapter plugs (1/4”
→ RCA/Cinch) or Roland
PJ-1M cables. These inputs are only suitable for line-
level signals.
Note that they are stereo (with a left and right chan-
nel). If you only connect one cable to “L” (or “R”), the
signal is only audible on the left (or right) channel.
The volume of the signal received via these inputs
can be set with the C EXT SOURCE knob.
A B C D E F G I H
OUTPUT
PROTECT
VIDEO
INTERNAL MEMORY
PCMCIA
THRU IN OUT
MIDI
SWITCH
FOOT
PEDAL
FOOT
FOOTSWITCH
HOLD FC7 PEDAL
(left side)
J K L M N O
(right side)