Important Notes - Roland RD-600 Owner's Manual

Important Notes
on pages 2 and 3, please read and observe the following:
Power Supply
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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 malfunc-
tions and/or damage to speakers or other devices.
Placement
Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equip-
ment containing large power transformers) may
induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the ori-
entation 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 expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near
devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed
vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature
extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the
unit.
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 impregnat-
ed 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.
Repairs and Data
Please be aware that all data contained in the unit's
memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs.
Important data should always be backed up in anoth-
er MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer), or written down on
paper (when possible). During repairs, due care is
taken to avoid the loss of data. However, 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, and Roland assumes no liability
concerning such loss of data.
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.
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 recom-
mend 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 con-
tents of data that was stored in the unit's memory or
another MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer) 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 dis-
play 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 dur-
ing 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.
All screens shown in this manual were designed for
explaining operations, and may differ somewhat from
the actual screens that you see.
Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold
separately). By connecting any other expression ped-
als, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to
the unit.