Important Notes - Roland V-Drums TD-3 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT NOTES

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In addition to the items listed under "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" on pages 2–3, please read and observe the following:
Power Supply
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• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used
by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a
refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner),
or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the
electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit
to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not practical to
use a separate electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise filter
between this unit and the electrical outlet.
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• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of
consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern.
307
• 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
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• 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.
352a
• This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do
not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.
352b
• 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.
354a
• 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.
355b
• When moved from one location to another where the temperature
and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation)
may form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you
attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the
unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until the conden-
sation has completely evaporated.
Maintenance
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• 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.
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• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to
avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.
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Repairs and Data
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• 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 another 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.
Additional Precautions
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• 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).
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• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents 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.
553
• 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.
556
• 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.
558a
• 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).
558c
• Since sound vibrations can be transmitted through floors and walls
to a greater degree than expected, take care not to allow such sound
to become a nuisance to neighbors, especially at night and when
using headphones. Although the drum pads and pedals are
designed so there is a minimal amount of extraneous sound
produced when they're struck, rubber heads tend to produce
louder sounds compared to mesh heads. You can effectively reduce
much of the unwanted sound from the pads by switching to mesh
heads.
559a
• 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.
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• 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 impos-
sible to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact
the manufacturer of the cable.