Roland EM-50 User Manual

Owner's Manual
9. Miscellaneous
9.1 Using the INPUTs
Use the INPUT jacks to connect a CD or MD player, a
cassette deck or another instrument (synthesizer or
sound module) to your EM-50/30. Doing so allows
you to amplify the external “signal source” using the
EM-50/30's speakers. Here is how to:
1. Switch off the EM-50/30.
2. Connect the OUT(PUT)/PLAY jacks of the external
signal source to the EM-50/30's INPUT "L^ (white)
and “R” (red) jacks. See the illustration.
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9.2 Using the OUTPUTS
If you like, you can also record your performance (or
the Recorder song) to cassette, MD, etc. To this end,
you need to connect the EM-50/30's OUTPUT L/R
jacks to the external device's REC IN jacks. Use a stan-
dard 1/4" phone cable for doing so. Another use for
these outputs is to connect the EM-50/30 to your HiFi
or keyboard amplifier (such as the Roland KC-500/
300/100). Using a HiFi amplifier requires the use of an
adaptor plug (phono/RCA—1/4” jack). If you like,
you can also purchase two Roland PJ-1M cables.
Note: By connecting the OUTPUT jacks, you do not
switch off the EM-50/30 amplification system.
Cassette deck, power amplifier,
HiFi amplifier, MA series active
speakers, etc.
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CD/MD player, MIDI sound
module, etc.
You will need a standard phono/RCA/Cinch cable.
Note: For a synthesizer, digital piano, etc., you probably
need an adapter cable (1/4” phone jackphono/RCA).
Consider using a pair of PJ-1Ms. Ask your Roland dealer
for details.
3. Turn the [LEVEL] control next to the INPUT jacks
all the way to the left (minimum).
4. Start playback of your signal source (in case of a
synthesizer or module, consider starting a demo
song).
5. Set the output level of the external signal source to
a suitable level.
6. Gradually increase the [LEVEL] setting on the
EM-50/30 until you obtain the desired level.
L LEVEL R L/MONO
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TT CD INPUT 7 OUTPUT
9,3 Setting the display contrast
Sometimes, the display may be difficult to read due to
the lighting conditions in your living room, on stage,
etc. In that case, you can improve the readability of
the EM-50/30's display using the [LCD CONTRAST]
control below the [VOLUME] control.
Turn it to the left to make the characters lighter, and
to the right to make them darker.
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Roland EM-50 Specifications

General

Brand	Roland
Model	EM-50
Category	Electronic Keyboard
Language	English