Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GKP-4 Roland
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Congratulations on your choice of the Roland GKP-4 GK Parallel Box. The GKP-4 Parallel Box allows you to perform with up to four separate GK-compatible devices using a single guitar. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “ USING THE UNIT SAFELY ” and “ IMPORTANT NOTES ” (page 2–3; page 4).
2 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. .................................................................................................. 002a • Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit.
3 This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For EU Countries 014 • Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!) ...........................................................................................
4 IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2–3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply 307 • Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices.
5 Names of Things and What They Do fig.01 1. GK IN Connector Use a GK cable to connect a GK-2A here. 2. GK OUT Connectors (A, B, C, D) Use GK cables to connect GK-compatible devices (such as the VGA-7, VG-88, GR-33, WP- 20G, and OC-20G) here. When using only one GK device, connect it to GK OUT A (POWER SUPPLIER).
6 Connecting Devices * 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.
7 Connecting Devices * Connect only with the GK cable included with this product, or using other GK cables ( GKC-3, GKC-5 ). Use of other cables can cause malfunction. * Do not allow the total length of cable used to connect together the GK-2A, the GKP-4, and connected GK-compatible devices to exceed ten meters.
8 Connection Example Here ’ s how to set up four units, a VG-88, a GR-33, A WP-20G, and an OC-20G, along with a guitar amp (mono). * If you wish to play in stereo, use a mixer. The VG-88 provides the power supply to the GK-2A. The GK SW (DOWN/S1, UP/S2) and GK VOL (SYNTH VOL) are used only for the VG-88.
9 Specifications GKP-4: GK Parallel Box Connectors GK IN connector GK OUT A (POWER SUPPLIER) connector, GK OUT B connector, GK OUT Cconnector, GK OUT D connector Dimensions 210 (W) x 49 (D) x 34 (H) mm 8-5/16 (W) x 1-15/16 (D) x 1-3/8 (H) inches Weight 310 g / 11 oz Accessories GK cable: C-13D (1.
xxxxxxxx ’00-xx-xx-xxx Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below.
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