9GB• Before connecting this unit to another device, be sure to unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet.• Turn off the power switch on this unit and all components to be connected, such as keyboards and active speakers(speakers with built in amplifiers).• After all the connections, double check that the connections are correct before plugging the AC power cord back into thepower outlet.• If the connected components output large signals that cause distortion, adjust the INPUT LEVEL knobs on this unit to lowerthe input level, or lower the output level of the connected component.Example 1: Hooking up to instrumentsHooking UpExample 3: Hooking up to a mixer (cutting the direct sound) (Stereo send, Stereo Return)When using the processor in a send-return loop• When using effect that have an effect level parameter, we recommend setting the direct sound to “0” so that only the sound of theeffect will be output.• We also recommend setting the BYPASS function to “Muting” (as shown on page 18).Example 2: Hooking up a mixer (Mono send, Stereo return)Electric GuitarGuitar Pre-AmplifierINDPS-V55M OUTMixer (MDM-X4, etc..)ActiveSpeakerActiveSpeakerINMIDI INKeyboard DPS-V55MEffect Return(Stereo x 2)Effect Send(Monox2)OUTINMixer (MDM-X4, etc..)ActiveSpeakerActiveSpeakerMicrophonesINDAT RecordersCD PlayersAudio Mixing ConsoleetcetcPower AmplifierMain Monitor Speaker SystemEffect Send(Stereo x 2)Effect Return(Stereo x 2)OUTDPS-V55M