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Roland GKP-4 manual

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  • Page 1

    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). These sections provide im[...]

  • Page 2

    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. .......................................................[...]

  • Page 3

    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!) .................................................................................................. 104 • Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables[...]

  • Page 4

    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. Placement 351 • Using the[...]

  • Page 5

    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). 3. GK SW Switches These switches de[...]

  • Page 6

    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. After first making sure that the power to all devices is off, and that the volume controls are turned down completely, use the following procedure to connect the [...]

  • Page 7

    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. Connecting with the GKC-10 (ten mete[...]

  • Page 8

    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. fig.03 * Set the VG-88’s OUTPUT SELECT t[...]

  • Page 9

    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 (1.2 m) x 2 Owner ’ s Manual Options Divided Pickup: [...]

  • Page 10

    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. As of May 15, 2001 (Roland) ARGENTINA Instrumentos Musicales S.A. Florida 656 2nd Floor Office Number 206A Buenos Aires ARGENTINA, CP1005 TEL: (54-11) 4- 393-6057 BRAZIL Roland B[...]