Important Notes - Roland RD-170 Owner's Manual

1. Important notes

In addition to the items listed under "Using the unit safely" (p. 3), please read and observe the following:
Power supply
• Do not use this instrument on the same power circuit with any
device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or
variable lighting system).
• Before connecting the RD-170 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 contain-
ing 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.
• Do not place the RD-170 near devices that produce a strong mag-
netic field (e.g., loudspeakers).
• Install the RD-170 on a solid, level surface.
• Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such
as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise
could occur when receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing.
Should you experience such problems, you should relocate such
wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or
switch them off.
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that
radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise sub-
ject it to temperature extremes. Also, do not allow lighting devices
that normally are used while their light source is very close to the
unit (such as a piano light), or powerful spotlights to shine upon
the same area of the unit for extended periods of time. Excessive
heat can deform or discolor the unit.
• To avoid possible breakdown, do not use the unit in a wet area,
such as an area exposed to rain or other moisture.
• Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain on the
piano for long periods of time. Such objects can discolor or other-
wise harmfully affect the finish.
• Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., flower vases) on the
piano. Also, avoid the use of insecticides, perfumes, alcohol, nail
polish, spray cans, etc., near the unit. Swiftly wipe away any liquid
that spills on the unit using a dry, soft cloth.
• Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard. This can be
the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to produce sound.
• Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like to this instrument. Peeling
these off, particularly when strong adhesives have been used, can
damage the instrument's exterior finish (the stickers provided with
this instrument feature a weak adhesive).
Maintenance
• For everyday cleaning wipe the RD-170 with a soft, dry cloth or
one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stub-
born dirt, use a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure
to wipe the instrument thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
• Never use benzene, thinner, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to
avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.
Repairs and data
• Please be aware that all data contained in the instrument's mem-
ory may be lost when it is sent for repairs. In certain cases (such as
when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret
that it may not be possible to restore the data. Roland assumes no
liability concerning such loss of data.
Additional precautions
• Please be aware that the memory contents can be irretrievably lost
as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the
instrument. Therefore, be sure to archive important settings using
the RD-170's Bulk Dump function (page 32).
• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the instrument's but-
tons, other controls, and jacks/connectors. Rough handling can
lead to malfunctions.
• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
• When connecting/disconnecting 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 instrument during
normal operation. This is perfectly normal.
• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the instrument's
volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so
you do not need to be concerned about those around you (espe-
cially late at night).
• When you need to transport the instrument, package it in the box
(including padding) that it came in. Otherwise, you will need to use
equivalent packaging materials, or a flightcase.
• Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5, EV-7; sold sepa-
rately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk caus-
ing malfunction and/or damage to the RD-170. While a DP-2,
DP-6 or BOSS FS-5U can also be used as damper pedals, they only
transmit on/off signals.
• Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some
other make of connection cable, please note the following precau-
tions.
Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that
incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such
cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible
to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the man-
ufacturer of the cable.
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