STAGEMAN 80 Owner's manual
Rear panel
1. DC 19V jack
Connect the included AC adapter (DC 19V) here.
2. LINE OUT jack (stereo mini jack)
Connect your headphones or external audio system here. If
you're using this jack, sound will not be output from the built-
in speakers.
You must connect a stereo plug to this jack. No sound will
be output if you connect a monaural plug.
Note: The Acoustage function has no effect on the output
from the
LINE OUT jack.
3. FOOT SW jack
Connect a VOX VFS5 foot switch (commercially available)
here.
You can use the foot switch to play rhythm styles and
perform other operations without having to put down your
instrument (see page 27 "Using a foot switch").
4. AUX IN jack (stereo mini-jack)
Connect an electronic instrument or other audio source here.
You can perform along with rhythm styles played back by
the STAGEMAN 80 or with music from your audio player.
Use the controls of the connected device to adjust the volume
level.
5. SD card slot
Insert an SD card here (see page 10 "About SD cards").
6. Cord hook
Use this to prevent the cord of the AC adapter from being
accidentally disconnected. As necessary, attach the included
cord strap to the hook and fasten the cord.
7. Battery cover
Install six D batteries. You can use either alkaline batteries or
nickel-metal hydride batteries.
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Setup
Connections
The following illustration shows a typical connection
example for the STAGEMAN 80. Connect your equipment as
appropriate for your needs.
Before connecting anything, make sure to turn off the
power or minimize the volume to all devices. Careless
operation could damage your speaker system or cause
unexpected malfunctions.
If you connect a mic or an acoustic guitar, acoustic
feedback could occur depending on the position
of the mic or acoustic guitar or the volume of the
STAGEMAN 80. If this occurs, take the following steps.
• Move the STAGEMAN 80 away from the mic or
acoustic guitar.
• Change the direction of the mic or acoustic guitar.
• Adjust the volume of the STAGEMAN 80.
About SD cards
SD cards that can be used with the STAGEMAN 80
The STAGEMAN 80 can use the following types of SD cards:
SD 1 GB–2 GB and SDHC 4GB–32GB.
Inserting or removing an SD card
1. Make sure that the power is off.
2. Insert the SD card into the SD card slot located on the
rear panel of the STAGEMAN 80 until you hear the card
click into place.
3. To remove the SD card, push it inward until you hear it
click; then release your finger.
4. The SD card pops out slightly, allowing you to remove
it.
Note: For details on how to properly handle SD cards, refer to
the manual included with your SD card.
Be sure to insert SD cards all the way, taking care that the
card is oriented correctly. Do not force a card into the slot.
Do not insert or remove an SD card while the power of the
STAGEMAN 80 is on. If you do so, the internal data or the
data on the SD card could be lost, possibly rendering the
SD card unusable.
Formatting (initializing) an SD card
An SD card that has been used with a computer, mobile
phone, or digital camera cannot be used with the
STAGEMAN 80 in that state. Before such an SD card can be
used, it must be formatted by the STAGEMAN 80.
You should also format the card in the following cases.
• If the display shows the error message ("Err-Crd-***") at
start-up .
• If the display shows the error message when playing or
recording a song.