Troubleshooting - Boss Dr. Rhythm DR-3 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

If you find the DR-3 is not operating correctly, check the items listed below.
If the DR-3 still does not work properly after you check these points, consult your local Roland Service
or your dealer.
Problem
No sound
Sounds drop out
Performance does not start
when START [
pressed
The button does not flash
when STEP REC [
pressed / Recording does not
start STEP REC [
down and START [
pressed
No metronome sound when
Realtime Recording is used
Cannot change the settings
(Kits, Styles, TSC)
Cannot play the DR-3 using an
external MIDI device / Cannot
play external MIDI device from
the DR-3
Foot switch does not work
Is the volume turned down (p. 17)?
Is the Output set to "DRUM" or "BASS" (p. 89)?
Is the instrument's level set to "0" (p. 91)?
Have you selected a style, pattern or song containing no perfor-
mance data?
Are you playing too many sounds simultaneously?
The DR-3 has a maximum polyphony of 12 sounds.
Have you selected a style, pattern or song containing no perfor-
] is
mance data?
Have you selected a Preset Style?
Select User Styles with a "U" appended to their number (p. 62).
] is
] is held
Have you selected Edit mode?
] is Press [EXIT] in number of times until you exit Edit mode.
Is the metronome level (Click Level) set to "0" (p. 89)?
Have you selected a Preset?
Select User settings with a "U" appended to their number (p.
90, p. 62, p. 75)
Certain data cannot be changed while it is being performed.
First stop the performance, then make the changes.
Are the MIDI channel settings correct (p. 94)?
Are the note numbers correct (p. 96)?
Some MIDI messages cannot be received while editing is in
progress.
Press [EXIT] in number of times until you exit Edit mode.
Are the foot switch properly connected (p. 29)?
During recording or editing, depressing the foot switch will
have no effect.
Check/Solution
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