Important Notes - Roland BASS & DRUMS M-BD 1 Owner's Manual

Important Notes

In addition to the items listed under "IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS" and "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" on pages 2
and 3, please read and observe the following:
Power Supply ..........................................................
• Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any
device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor
or variable lighting system).
• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the
power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or
damage to speakers or other devices.
Placement................................................................
• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment
containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To
alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or
move it farther away from the source of interference.
• This device may interfere with radio and television reception.
Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.
Maintenance............................................................
• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or
one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove
stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non-
abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit
thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
• Never use benzene, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind,
to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.
Memory Backup ......................................................
• This unit contains a battery which powers the unit's memory
circuits while the main power is off. When this battery
becomes weak, the message shown below will appear in the
display. Once you see this message, have the battery replaced
with a fresh one as soon as possible to avoid the loss of all
data in memory. To have the battery replaced, consult with
your dealer, or qualified Roland service personnel.
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Additional Precautions .............................................
• Please be aware that the contents of memory can be
irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper
operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of
loosing important data, we recommend that you periodically
save a backup copy of important data you have stored in the
unit's memory in another MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer).
• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of
data that was stored in the unit's memory once it has been
lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such
loss of data.
• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit's
buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks
and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
• A small amount of noise may be heard from the display
during normal operation.
• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the
connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will
avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable's internal
elements.
• A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during
normal operation.
• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit's
volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use
headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those
around you (especially when it is late at night).
• When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box
(including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise,
you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.