Roland BTM-1 - Bluetooth Speaker with Guitar Amplifier Function Manual

Panel Description

1. [POWER] button/indicator

   Power on	Hold down the button until the POWER indicator is lit.
   Power off	Hold down the button until the POWER indicator blinks three times.

   • The POWER indicator shows the state of the rechargeable battery.
     see "Charging."
     MEMO
     The power of this unit automatically turns off if nothing is connected to the AUX IN or INPUT jack and approximately 15 minutes have elapsed without a Bluetooth device being connected (Auto Off function).
   • To restore power, turn the power on again.
2. [] (Bluetooth) button/indicator

   Bluetooth: On	Hold down the button for two seconds. When the power turns on, the Bluetooth function will be on.
   Bluetooth: Off	Hold down the button for two seconds. indicator blinks three times unlit

3. VOLUME [+] [−] buttons
   Adjusts the overall volume.

Playing the Guitar

These controls adjust the sound of the guitar that's connected to the INPUT jack.

• Do not charge the unit while a guitar is connected. Noise might be heard in the audio if you do so.

4. [GAIN] knob
   Adjusts the overdrive's gain (amount of distortion).
5. [TONE] knob
   Adjusts the color of the guitar sound.
6. [LEVEL] knob
   Adjusts the volume of the guitar sound.
7. [FX] button/indicator
   Turns delay on/off. Each time you press the button, the setting alternates on/off (default: off ).
   Reference gain for overdrive (default: high)

   High	Hold down the [FX] button and press the VOLUME [+] button. FX indicator blinks three times lit
   Low	Hold down the [FX] button and press the VOLUME [−] button. FX indicator blinks three times unlit

Connectors

• To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.

8. AUX IN jack
   Connect your audio player or audio device.
9. (Phones) jack
   Connect your headphones.
   • Use headphones that have a 3-pole plug. If you use headphones that have a 4-pole plug (such as headphones equipped with remote control), the audio might not play back correctly.
10. INPUT jack
    Connect your guitar.
11. CHARGE port
    This port is for charging.

Charging

Before using this unit for the first time, connect the included USB cable to the rear panel CHARGE connector and charge it.

• Use a standard USB AC adapter (5 V/2 A or higher is recommended) for charging.
• Charge the device using the included USB cable. Do not use the included USB cable with any other device.
  
  While this unit is in use, the POWER indicator shows the status of the rechargeable battery.
• If charging is completed when the power is off, the indicator is unlit.

Registering a Bluetooth Device (Pairing)

Here's the procedure for registering this unit with the Bluetooth device that you want to connect (e.g., a smartphone).

• The following steps are one possible example. For details, refer to the owner's manual of your Bluetooth device.

1. With this unit powered-on, hold down the [ ] button until the indicator blinks rapidly.
   This unit enters pairing mode, and begins pairing.
2. Turn on the Bluetooth function of your Bluetooth device, and place it near this unit.
   Example: In the case of iPhone
   
3. While the indicator is blinking, select "Roland BTM-1" that appears in the Bluetooth device screen of your Bluetooth device.
   When pairing succeeds, this unit's indicator is lit.

Connecting an Already-Paired Bluetooth Device

1. Turn on the power of this unit. If the Bluetooth function is off, turn on the Bluetooth function.
   If an already-paired Bluetooth device whose Bluetooth function is on is located nearby, it is automatically connected. When connection succeeds, this unit's indicator is lit.
   • If you can't connect, hold down the [ ] button until the indicator blinks, and then select "Roland BTM-1" that appears in the Bluetooth device screen.
2. To disconnect, hold down the [ ] button for two seconds to turn off the Bluetooth function, or turn off the Bluetooth function of the Bluetooth device.

Deleting a Previously-Paired Registration

1. Hold down the [ ] button for seven seconds.
   The indicator blinks six times then blinks rapidly; the registration is deleted.

Playing Back Music

You can play back music by operating your Bluetooth device, and if your Bluetooth device supports AVRCP, you can also perform operations such as play/stop from this unit.

Play/pause	Press the [ ] button once.
Skip to the next song	Rapidly press the [ ] button twice.
Skip to the previous song	Rapidly press the [ ] button three times.

Main Specifications

Roland BTM-1: Bluetooth Speaker with Guitar Amplifier Function

* This document explains the specifications of the product at the time that the document was issued. For the latest information, refer to the Roland website.

This product is equipped with a lithium-ion battery.
Even if you do not use this product for an extended period of time, you should charge it once every three months to prevent the internal lithium-ion battery from degrading.
Ambient temperature range during charging: 5–35°C
However, in order to take full advantage of the rechargeable lithium-ion battery's performance, we recommend that you charge it in a temperature range of 10–30°C.

Troubleshooting