Ok, here's the setup:

Connect all speakes to the appropriate connectors, then hook up the remote reciever.

Using the adaptor cable that came with the system (1/8-inch stereo to 2 male RCA plugs) and a pair of RCA female to 1/4-inch male adpaters (avialble at Radio Shack), plug in the 1/4-inch males to the keyboard's output jacks.

Plug the 1/8-inch male into the side of the remote reciever where you see the musical notation.

Now, set the small switch on the back of the reciever to the full up position (6 Channel Direct)

On the front of the reciever, select Pro-Logic II by pressing the effect button.

Now, turn all satellite volumes to maximum and set the sub volume at 50 percent.

Turn on your keyboard, set the volume at a comfortable level, then slowly adjust the Z-5500's main volume to a comfortable level as well.

NOTE: When the volume reaches maximum, you have not really reached the total, maximum volume level. By repeadedly turning up the volume after the indicator reaches maximium, you enter the BOOST LEVELS, which are sufficient to blow the windows out of your home. The highest I've taken this was Boost 6, and that was for an audience of 120 people.

Hope this helps,

Gary

Thank you Old Newb and Gary.I've about got it now.
Bernie

A word of caution to anyone using a Z5500. I have managed to cause considerable damage. For a couple of months I had no problems but then at a gig two weeks ago I suddenly got bad distortion which made me think that I had blown at least one of the speakers. I was using high volume at the time.

When I set up at home afterwards I quickly found that the distortion was not being caused by the speakers but was coming from the amp itself. I am now using the Z5500 speakers with the Z2200 amp and they work fine but I am being VERY careful how much oomph I put into them.

Trevor

Just a off the beaten path about pushing the volume more than a system can handle...I love my Roland Keyboard Cubes [3 way with 15's].. They push as much as I ever needed and have the bottom that I want...for 20 years....Uncle Dave asked me why I don't sell the relics....I think I answered his question in my previous statement...

Trevor
Did you have it in the high boost range ?
Bernie

No Bernie. It was just at maximum on the normal level scale. I was probably putting too much through the mixer.

Trevor

Gary,
You were right about this z5500, I love what I hear. The power/clarity coming from such a portable system is unbelievable. I was worried about the vocal sound through the system but I shouldn't have. The vocals are great (especially considering their humble source). The sub is a bit overbearing until turned down a bit, but when it's mixed well it literally kicks $#%.
I can tell great care will have to be used when transporting as it is a bit fragile for professional use. But The sound is well worth the extra effort of carefulness especially considering also the very ease of it's light weight along with the sound quality. Thanks to all who have tried and reviewed this product.

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The old Newb

Gary,
You did a beautiful job on the speaker platforms (based on my original design I described a few months ago.)
Absolutely professional looking.

Thanks for the kudos guys and gals. Of all the folks I've talked with that has purchased the Z-5500 system, all but 1 really enjoyed the sound quality. I've been using it a lot more on mid size jobs and my audiences are amazed at how crisp, clear and clean both the keyboard and vocals sound. One user said it best when he stated "The Z-5500 system is the best kept secret in the world of mucical entertainment. I was somewhat skeptical at first, especailly after reading some comments by skeptics on the Synthzone, but after hooking it up to the keyboard it took just two minutes to know this is the best bang for the buck anyone could ever ask for." He said it all.

Cheers,

Gary

Probably a dumb question, which I'm good at. Could you have small band use this as p.a.? Such as acoustic guitar, guitar/harp, bass. Keys, if it would handle all of this. Small room, maybe 50 people. Not super loud rock, just adequately loud. Whatever that means.