Roland VK-8 - Manual (Page 17)

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Before You Begin Playing
Connecting Your Amp, Speakers, or
Headphones
The VK-8 is not equipped with an amplifier or speakers. In order to hear the sound,
you will need to connect audio equipment such as a monitor speaker system or
stereo set, or use headphones.
1
Before making any connections, make sure that all the devices are turned
off.
2
Connect the VK-8 to your amp/speaker system as shown in the diagram.
fig.01-02
Use audio cables to connect audio equipment, such as an amp or speakers. If you are
using headphones, plug them into the PHONES jack.
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.
Audio Set
Powered Amplifier
Mixer
Audio
cable
Headphones
Monitor
Speaker
In order to take full advantage
of the VK-8’s performance, we
recommend using a stereo
amp/speaker system. If you
are using a mono system,
make the connections to the
OUTPUT L (MONO) jack.
Audio cables and headphones
are not included. You will
need to provide these
separately.
About a OUTPUT jacks
The VK-8’s OUTPUT jacks support both balanced output and unbalanced output.
To use balanced output, use a cable with a balanced (TRS type) phone plug. To use
unbalance output, use a cable with an unbalanced (TS type) phone plug.
fig.01-03
TRS TS
SLEEVE (Ground)
TIP (HOT)
SLEEVE (Ground)
TIP (HOT)
RING (Cold)
NOTE
In consideration of live concert
situations, the VK-8’s
PHONES jack is designed to
produce a higher volume level
than that of other electronic
instruments.
Extended listening at high
volume levels may damage
your hearing, so use caution
when adjusting the volume.