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Owner’s Manual
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 important
information concerning the proper operation of the unit.
Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a
good g
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY The symbol alerts the user to important instructions Used for instructions intended to alert or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is the user to the risk of death or severe determined by the design contained within the injury should the unit be used triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for improperly. general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. Used for instructions intended to alert The symbo
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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 should be placed so they are out of the reach of children. .................................................................................................. 106 • Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit. .....
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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 Additional Precautions 307 553 • Before connecting this unit to other devices, • Use a reasonable amount of care when using turn off the power to all units. This will help the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; prevent malfunctions and/or damage to and when using its jacks and connectors. speakers or other de
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Names of Things and What They Do fig.01 4 3 1 2 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 determine whether or not control signals from a GK-2A’s switches (DOWN/ S1, UP/S2) will be transmitted to the corresponding GK device
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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 devices. 1. Connect the GK-2A and the GKP-4 with a GK cable. Insert the connector firmly until it locks in place. 2. Use GK cables to
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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 meters) or C-13B (ten meters), or using all the GKC-5 (five meters) to connect all the GK devices results in excessive cable length, which may hinder
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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 to ON Set to OFF (A only) RETURN R (MONO) GUITAR RETURN OUTPUT MIX OUT GUITAR L (MONO) R (MONO) OUTPUT OUTPUT RETURN VG-88 GR-33 WP-20G OC-20G Guitar Amp * Set the VG-88’s OUTP
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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: GK-2A GK cable: GKC-3 (3 m), GKC-5 (5 m) * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subj
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Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. PANAMA ITALY ISRAEL SINGAPORE AFRICA AFRICA SUPRO MUNDIAL, S.A. Roland Italy S. p. A. Halilit P. Greenspoon & Swee Lee Company Boulevard Andrews, Albrook, Viale delle Industrie 8, 150 Sims Drive, Sons Ltd. Panama City, 20020 Arese, Milano, ITALY EGYPT SINGAPORE 387381 8 Retzif Ha'aliya Hashnya St. REP. DE PANAMA TEL: (02) 937-78300 TEL: 846-
