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Guit ar Effects Processor
Congratulations on the purchase of your BOSS ME-70 Guitar Effects Processor. This TurboStart contains step-by-step instructions thatll quickly introduce you to many of the GT-10s features.
Press the MOD and DELAY pedals together so the red manual indicator in the display isnt lit. Select the desired bank using your hands or feet. To:
select a bank using your handspress the NS THRESH/BANK 3 or 4 button
until U7 flashes in the display.

Making Connections

Connect an instrument cable from your guitar to the input jack of the ME-70. To hear the ME-70: 3
select a bank using your feetpress the COMP or OD/DS pedal until U7 flashes
in the display, and then press MOD or DELAY to exit Bank Change mode. The flashing bank number means you can select a patch from within that bank. Step on Pedal 3 to select User Bank 7s third patchU7 stops flashing and Patch U7-3 is loaded.
Use the ME-70s stereo REC OUT/PHONES output if you want to listen through
headphones, a PA system, a hard disk or multi-track recorders inputs, or any other line-level device.
Use the ME-70s L(MONO) GUITAR AMP jack if youre connecting the ME-70 to
a mono guitar amp. If youre using a stereo guitar amp, connect the amp to the ME-70s L (MONO) and R GUITAR AMP jacks.
Note: Once youve selected a bank, it stays selected until you choose another one. If you want to select a different patch from the current bank, simply press the patchs pedal. 4 Using the steps above, try out some of the other effects in the ME-70:

Tuning Your Guitar

The ME-70 features a built-in chromatic auto-tuner that allows you to tune your guitar quickly and easily. Use the following steps to tune your guitar: Press the OD/DS 2 and MOD pedals simultaneously to switch to Tuner mode. Play your high open E stringthe display shows the name of the note closest to the pitch of the string youve played. Do a rough tuning so that E appears in the display. Tune the string more precisely until both red tuning-guide indicators light. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to tune the other remaining strings. To leave Tuner mode, press OD/DS and MOD simultaneously, or press EDIT/EXIT.
P1-2 (Sustained Distortion) P2-2 (Fuzz/ Uni-vibe) P3-3 (Rotary) P4-3 (Tremolo)
P5-4 (Phaser) P6-4 (Clean Wah) P7-3 (Country Echo) P9-2 (Synth Slow Gear)

Editing Patches

You can customize any patch in the ME-70. You can use the knobs and pedals to turn effects on or off and to change their settings in the currently selected patch. 3 Press EDIT/EXITthe manual LED flashes to show youre in Patch Edit mode. Press Pedals 1, 2, 3, or 4 to turn the COMP, OD/DS, MOD, and DELAY effects on and off as desired. Turn the knobs directly above the pedals to change the settings for the effects.

Selecting Patches

ME-70 patches are stored in banks, each of which holds four patches. There are nine Preset banks, P1-9, and nine User banks, U1-9. To load a patch, you start by selecting the bank in which its stored, and then you select the patch itself. As an example, use the following steps to load Patch U7-3 (User Bank 7, Patch 3).
Note: You may need to fully sweep a knob past the position stored in the patch to hear a change. 4 Turn the knobs for the PREAMP.
Note: For detailed information on the various effects, refer to Pages 4-9 in the ME-70 manual.
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Switching Between Manual and Memory Mode
The ME-70 features a Memory mode that lets you store and recall up to 36 User patches so you can quickly and easily load your favorite settings. The ME-70 also offers Manual mode, in which the current position of the ME-70s knobs sets the sound of the ME-70. Use the following procedure to switch between Manual and Memory modes: 1 Press MOD and DELAY simultaneously to toggle between Manual and Memory mode.
Using the ME-70s Onboard Phrase Looper
The ME-70s Phrase Looper offers 38 seconds of recording time to record and play back a performance from your guitar. You can even layer additional performances within the recording as it plays back. Heres how to use the Phrase Looper: Turn the delay effect type knob to PHRASE LOOPthe DELAY pedal LED flashes to show youre ready to record. To begin recording, press the DELAY pedalthe red LED flashes rapidly and the ME-70 immediately starts recording what you play. You can record for up to 38 seconds. When youre finished recording, press the DELAY pedal again. This sets the end point of your new loop, and the ME-70 begins looping what you played. When youre ready to layer, or overdub, another performance on top of the last one, repeat Steps 2 and 3. If youd like to adjust the loops volume, turn the DELAY effect E. LEVEL knob. Press DELAY twice to stop and clear the loop.

Note: When youre in Manual mode, a red dot appears in the display above MANUAL. 2 In Manual mode, Pedal 1 turns the COMP/FX on and off, Pedal 2 turns the OD/DS (Overdrive/Distortion) effect on and off, Pedal 3 turns the MOD effect on and off, and Pedal 4 turns the DELAY effect on and off. 5 6
Using the Expression Pedal
You can set the ME-70s Expression pedal to control volume or Pedal FX: 1 To set the pedal to Volume or Pedal FX, press the pedal all the way forward and then give it a stronger push. The PEDAL MODE SW LED turns on or off. When its:
Offthe pedals controlling volume. Onthe pedals controlling the Pedal FX.
2 When the pedals set to control the Pedal FX, turn the Pedal FX knob and choose the desired effect.
Note: Creating loops with the ME-70 requires that you start and end recording in rhythm to make a properly-timed loop. Its often best to start recording your loop exactly at Beat 1 in the measure, and stop recording exactly at Beat 1 of a later measure. This may take some practice. Remember, the ME-70s loop points are set precisely at where you press the pedal.
Note: For detailed information on the various pedal effects, refer to Page 9 in the manual.

Saving a Patch

You can store your current effect knob, MASTER LEVEL knob, and Expression pedal settings as one of the ME-70s 36 User patches. Heres how to store a User patch: Press WRITEthe display begins to flash. Press BANK 3 or 4 to select the bank in which youd like to store your new patch. Press Pedal 1, 2, 3 or 4 to choose a patch location within the selected bank. Press WRITE.

The ME-70 has no built-in amp or speakers. To hear sounds, you'll need to provide a guitar amplifier, stereo headphones, or other such equipment. For mono output, connect the cable to just the L/MONO jack. To send the output from the REC OUT/PHONES jack to a recorder or the like, use a special cable (PCS-31L; sold separately). If you use an ordinary guitar cable, only the left-channel audio is output.
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Adjusting the Volume

1. Adjust the OUTPUT LEVEL knob.
etc.) AC Adaptor PSA series (sold separately)
Be sure to use a PSA series adaptor. The use of any other adaptor may cause malfunction.
To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration.
Raising the OUTPUT LEVEL knob too much may result in sound distortion. When the OUTPUT LEVEL knob is centered and all effects are off, input and output are at the same level.

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Turning Off the Power
1. Turn down the volume all the way on all equipment
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(this unit, the amplifier, and everything else).
2. Switch off the amp and other connected devices.

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3. Unplug the guitar or other instrument connected to
the INPUT jack on the ME-70.
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The power to the ME-70 is switched off.

Digital Recorder, etc.

guitar-amp simulatorGt.AMP OUTPUT
Should you encounter unexpected results, such as no sound being produced, check the following.

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Are connections to other devices correctly made?
Check the connections once more.
Is the volume turned down?
Check the volume levels on any connected amp or mixer.
Inserting a plug into the REC OUT/PHONES jack automatically activates the built-in guitar-amp simulator, enabling you to enjoy impressive guitar sound even with headphones. The same effect is applied to Gt. AMP OUTPUT at this time, too. When you're performing using a guitar amp connected to Gt. AMP OUTPUT, disconnect the plug from the REC OUT/PHONES jack.

Can you hear sound through the headphones when headphones are connected?
If you can hear sounds, it may be that there is a short in the cable used to connect the amp or other device, or perhaps a mistake in an external devices settings. Check the connecting cables and external devices once more.
Has the level been lowered with the expression pedal?
Sounds are not output when the toe of the expression pedal is in the raised position while the pedal is set to function as a volume pedal (p. E-9).

Expression Pedal

Using the Effects
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COMP/FX (Compressor/Effects)
You can select from among a wide variety of original effects, such as those that equalize the volume levels, or extend the sound without distorting it (sustain).

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TYPE knob
Use this to choose the type of compressor or effect.
1: COMP This produces an effect that sustains the sound without distortion. It also works as a limiter to suppress loud peaks in the input signal. This produces a wah effect matched to the intensity of picking. 3: T.WAH DOWN 4: SLOW GEAR 5: DEFRETTER 6: Single Hum 7: Hum Single 8: SOLO This removes the attack portion of the signal to create violin-like sounds. This simulates a fretless guitar. This changes a single-coil sound to a humbucker sound. This changes a humbucker sound to a single-coil sound. This produces the optimal sound for solo playing in combination with OD/DS or PREAMP.

2: T.WAH UP

COMP Pedal
This switches the effect on and off.
TYPE COMP T.WAH UP/ T.WAH DOWN What the controls do

SUSTAIN ATTACK LEVEL

This sets the sustain for the sound.
This sets the attack (onset) of the sound.
This sets the volume level of the effect.
This sets the sensitivity of response to the This sets the tone (brightness) of the wah. This sets the intensity of the wah sound. input sound.

SENS ATTACK LEVEL

SLOW GEAR
This sets the sensitivity of response to the Adjusts the time needed for the volume input sound. to reach its maximum.

User Bank 9 User Bank 3 User Bank 2 Patch Patch User Bank 1 Patch Patch Patch Patch Patch Patch Patch Patch Patch Patch Patch Patch Patch Patch Preset Bank 9 Preset Bank 3 Preset Bank 2 Patch Patch Preset Bank 1 Patch Patch Patch Patch Patch Patch Patch Patch Patch Patch Patch Patch Patch These are read-only. (Writing to them is not possible.) Patch
You can read from and write to these without restriction.

Number Pedals

Changing Between the Manual and Memory Modes
When the unit is in Manual mode, the dot at the bottom right of the display lights up. When the unit is in Memory mode, the currently selected bank number is displayed.
1. Press number pedals 3 and 4 at the same time. 2. Each press switches the ME-70 between Manual

mode and Memory mode.

Manual Mode Memory Mode (User Bank 1) Memory Mode (Preset Bank 2)
Saving Tones (Patch Write)
This saves the control settings in a patch.
You can perform patch-write operations either in Manual mode or in Memory mode. Performing a patch-write operation switches the unit into Memory mode. Choose the user bank number by pressing BANK [ Until you perform a patch-write operation, switching off the power or changing patches will cause any tones you've created to be lost. Carrying out a write operation causes any tone already saved at the destination patch to be lost.

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1. Press [WRITE].
The pedal indicators flash.
2. Choose the user bank and patch number where
you'd like to save the patch.
] and [ ]. Choose the patch number by pressing a number pedal (1 through 4).
To stop the Write procedure, press [EDIT/EXIT].

3. Press [WRITE] again.

The tone is saved.

Pedal Indicators

To copy a patch, call up the patch you want to copy (p. E-11), then simply carry out a write operation. You can copy the patch by choosing a different patch number and saving it there.
Calling Up Tones (Patches)
To switch patches, use BANK [ (1-4). ][ ] and the number pedals

1. Press BANK [

Choose the bank number to which you want to switch. The displayed bank number flashes. (At this time, the tones are not yet switched.)
For the bank number, you can choose a user bank from U1 through U9 or a preset bank from P1 through P9.
Pressing number pedals 1 and 2 at the same time enables bank selection using number pedals 1 and 2. After choosing the bank, you confirm the selection by pressing number pedal 3 or 4.
2. Press any one of the number pedals from 1 through
The unit switches to the patch with in the bank number you chose in Step 1.
When you're selecting a patch within the same bank, you can skip Step 1.
You can also switch bank numbers using a foot switch. For more information, read Using External Foot Switches (p. E-13).

Changing Tone Settings (Memory Edit Mode)
In Memory mode, editing effects or changing the noise-suppressor threshold (NS THRES) is not possible. When you want to make these changes, put the unit in Memory Edit mode.
1. Refer to Calling Up Tones (Patches) and call up the
patch whose settings you want to change.

2. Press [EDIT/EXIT].

The unit switches to Memory mode and Ed appears in the display.
3. Use the controls, pedals, and buttons to modify the
In Memory Edit mode, in Manual mode, the number pedals switch effects on and off, and [ ] and [ ] manipulate the NS THRES parameter.

4. Press [EDIT/EXIT].

The unit returns to Memory mode.
5. If you want to save the tone whose settings you've
changed, carry out a patch-write operation (p. E-10).
Until you perform a patch-write operation, switching off the power or changing patches will cause any tones you've created to be lost.

Convenient Functions

Creating Tones with Ease (EZ Tone)
EZ Tone is a feature for creating sounds quickly and easily by calling up saved parameter settings for each individual effect type. The ME-70 comes from the factory with optimal settings for each effect type saved as EZ Tones. If you like, you can edit an EZ Tone and save your changes over the factory setting. This allows you to use EZ Tone to quickly call up your favorite settings for each effect type.
Choosing (Calling Up) an EZ Tone
When EZ TONE is on, you call up the saved settings for an effect with its TYPE knob.

1. Press [EZ TONE].

The EZ TONE indicator lights.
You can use the number pedals to switch the effects on and off, allowing you to check each effect's sound by itself. To switch off PREAMP, use the TYPE knob to select OFF.
2. Use an effects TYPE knob to choose its EZ Tone.
Optimal effect parameters for the chosen TYPE value are set automatically.
After you choose an EZ Tone, you can use the effect's controls to fine-tune the sound as desired.
Saving the Created Tone as an EZ Tone
If you edit an EZ Tone with an effect's controls, you can save the changes.
1. Hold down [EZ TONE] and press [WRITE].
The indicator for the save-destination effect flashes.
Pressing only [WRITE] commences the procedure for saving the current settings for all effects as a patch.

2. Use BANK [

want to save.

] and [

] to choose the effect you
The selection cycles through the choices in this sequence, with the current choice flashing: COMP/FX OD/DS MODULATION DELAY PREAMP all effects COMP/FX.

When you select all effects, youre saving the EZ Tones for every effect.

3. Press [WRITE].

The edited EZ Tone is stored in memory at the location now selected by the TYPE knob.
Performing a save operation causes any previous EZ Tone already saved at the TYPE destination to be lost.
Checking the Values of Controls
Operations such as calling up patches or EZ Tones may result in discrepancies between the set parameters and the positions shown by the controls. You can get the actual parameter values to appear in the display so you can check them.
1. Hold down [EDIT/EXIT] and turn the control for the

value you want to check.

The value of the control appears in the display for a brief time.
Tuning the Guitar (Tuner)
3. Play a single open note on the string to be tuned.
The name of the note closest to the pitch of the string played appears in the display.

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4. Tune so that the desired pitch is displayed and both
tuning guide indicators light up.

Tuning Guide

1. Press number pedals 2 and 3 at the same time.
Each press switches the tuner on or off.
2. If necessary, you can change the reference pitch.
When the tuner is on, you can change the reference pitch by pressing NS THRES/BANK [ ] or [ ]. Display 3545 Pitch 435445 (Hz)
Too low (rapid flashing) Tuned Too high (rapid flashing)

Bypass Feature (BYPASS)

In Tuner mode, the sound output is the same as the input sound, with no effects applied (bypass). You can use the expression pedal to control the volume.
The reference pitch appears in the display for a brief time. The reference pitch setting is saved automatically, so there is no need to make this setting each time you tune. The reference pitch was set to 40 (440 Hz) when the unit was shipped from the factory.
Using External Foot Switches
Connecting an optional footswitch (the BOSS FS-5U or FS-6) lets you carry out the following operations.

Mode Manual Memory

Function Switches the PREAMP effect on or off Switches the REVERB effect on or off Bank Number Up, Bank Number Down

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To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume and turn off the power to all devices before making any connections. Disconnecting or connecting plugs during startup may switch the PREAMP effect or REVERB effect on or off.
If you're using an FS-5U switch, set the POLARITY switch as shown in the following. If you're using an FS-6 switch, set the MODE and POLARITY switches as shown below.
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Manual Mode

REVERB ON/OFF Bank Down

PREAMP ON/OFF Bank Up

Memory Mode
Applying Effects in Time with the Song Tempo (Tap Tempo)
When the DELAY effect is set to TAP, you can set the delay's tempo by pressing a pedal in time with tempo of a song.
1. Set the DELAY effect's TYPE knob to TAP.
The pedal's indicator flashes in time with the currently set delay time.

2. Set the TIME knob at

This section describes how to carry out the operation when in Manual mode. When you're in Memory mode, you can accomplish the same operation by using the number pedal for the currently selected patch.

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Choose the rhythm for the delay sound that's produced (dotted eighth note or quarter note).
3. Press the DELAY pedal at least twice in time with the

song's tempo.

The timing of the delay sound is determined by the timing with which you press the pedal. The ME-70 interprets each press as a quarter-note interval, and sets the delay according to the note value set in Step 2. The pedal's indicator flashes in time with the tempo you input.
Timing Delay Sound TIME knob
Setting Modulation Speed and Delay Time Using the Pedals
In addition to adjusting the speed (frequency) of modulation and the delay time using the knobs, you can also set the timings you want using the pedals.
1. Use the TYPE knobs for the MODULATION and
DELAY effects to choose the desired effects types.
When one of the TYPE settings shown below has been selected for the MODULATION or DELAY effect, the settings described in this section cannot be made using the pedals.

Effect MODULATION DELAY

TYPE value HARMONIST OCTAVE MOMENTARY TAP PHRASE LOOP
If you wish to select TAP as the DELAY effect, use the procedure described in Applying Effects in Time with the Song Tempo (Tap Tempo) to set the delay time with a pedal.

2. Hold down the MOD or DELAY pedal for at least two
This section describes how to carry out the operation when in the Manual mode. When you're in the Memory mode, you can accomplish the same operation by using the number pedal for the currently selected patch. When you're in Memory mode and the MODULATION and DELAY effects are both on, you can make the setting for only the delay time.

seconds.

Two seconds after you begin pressing the pedal, the pedal's indicator starts to flash.
3. Press the MOD or DELAY pedal at least twice at the

speed you want.

The speed of the effect is set by the timing with which you press the pedal. The pedal's indicator flashes in time with the modulation rate or the delay sound.
4. Once again hold down the MOD or DELAY pedal for

at least two seconds.

The setting for the speed is completed, and the effect is turned on. The pedal's indicator stops flashing and stays steadily illuminated.
After you've finished making the settings, moving the RATE knob or the TIME knob deactivates the effect timing set using the pedal and returns priority to the knob setting.

Phrase Loop Play

You can record up to 38 seconds of a performance and play back the recorded section over and over. You can also layer additional performances with the recording as it plays back (overdubbing). This lets you create realtime backing performances on the fly.
1. Set the DELAY effect's TYPE knob to PHRASE LOOP.
The unit goes into recording standby and the pedal's indicator flashes at a fixed interval.
2. Press the DELAY pedal.
Recording starts as soon as you press the DELAY pedal, and the pedals indicator flashes rapidly.
3. Press the DELAY pedal again.
Recording ends. As soon as recording stops, repeated playback of what's been recorded starts, and the pedal's indicator lights continuously. English
An oscillating sound may be audible with extremely short recording times.
4. To layer additional recordings (overdubbing), repeat

Steps 2 and 3.

STANDBY
When you switch the DELAY effect's TYPE knob to another position or turn the power off, the recorded data is deleted.
5. Adjust the phrase loop's volume as desired with the
DELAY effect's E. LEVEL knob.
6. Press the pedal twice switch to stop the playback.
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OVERDUB

Pedal Indicator
When playback ends, the recorded data is deleted.

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Making the Settings for Control Operation
When you call up patches or EZ Tones, an effect's parameters may not reflect the actual position of the control knobs. You can set how the parameters behave when the control knobs are moved in this state.

6. Press [WRITE].

The setting is saved in memory.

Appendices

Preset Patch List
Patch Number 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 4-1 4-2 4-3 4-4 5-1 5-2 5-3 5-4 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-4 7-1 7-2 7-3 7-4 8-1 8-2 8-3 8-4 9-1 9-2 9-3 9-4 Explanation Rough distortion sound, good for backing. Well sustained distortion sound, good for solos. Crunch sound suitable for blues. Clean sound for arpeggio. Metal sound good for riffs. Fuzz sound of the 60s with UNI-V. Speed of UNI-V effect can be changed with expression pedal. Crunch sound, good for chord strokes. Tight, clean sound, good for rhythm. Drive sound for 70s hard rock. Metal sound, good for single-coil pickups. Rotary sound of the 70s. Speed of ROTARY effect can be changed with expression pedal. Jazz sound, suitable for neck pickup. Sweet drive sound for latin rock. Level of DELAY effect can be controlled with expression pedal. This is a whimsical sound suited to 1970s progressive rock. Tremolo sound, good for 60s surf rock. Clean sound with T.WAH for funk. Distortion sound for 80s metal. This raises the pitch by an octave when the expression pedal is operated. It is suited to single-note phrases. Crunch sound with COMPRESSOR for solos. Phaser sound, good for rhythm. Drive sound, good for punk rock. Twin-lead-like distortion sound for single-note phrases in A minor (C major.) 90s alternative-rock sound. Clean sound with pedal wah, good for rhythm. Mild lead sound for jazz-fusion. This produces an effect like a talk box when the pedal is operated. Slap-back echo sound for country. Clean tone for 60s Liverpool sound. Heavy distortion combining sound an octave lower. Wild distortion with FLANGER. Hard rock sound with PHASER. Changes a single-coil-pickup sound to a clean, humbucker sound. This tone is suited to solos that combine PEDAL WAH and DISTORTION. Synth-like sound using SLOW GEAR. This is a crunch sound that uses a dotted eighth note delay. Pressing the number pedals changes the delay time. Fretless guitar sound.
S = Patch that is optimal for a single-coil pickup H = Patch that is optimal for a humbucking pickup
PU S/H S/H S/H S/H H S S/H S/H S/H S S/H H H S S S H S/H S S/H S/H S/H S/H S/H S/H S/H S S H H H S S/H S S S
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Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the Information page when: The AC adaptor or the power-supply cord has been damaged; or If smoke or unusual odor occurs Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the unit; or The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has become wet); or The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.
At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time. Any accumulation of dust between the power plug and the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire.
Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.
In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit.
Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children.
Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.
Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!)
Use only the specified AC adaptor (PSA series), and make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptors body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.
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Important Notes

Power Supply: Use of Batteries

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Maintenance
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. The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern. The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the units power consumption is relatively high. Should you prefer to use batteries, please use the alkaline type. Batteries should always be installed or replaced before connecting any other devices. This way, you can prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices. Batteries are supplied with the unit. The life of these batteries may be limited, however, since their primary purpose was to enable testing. 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.
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 benzine, 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 units memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs. Important data should always be 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

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 write down an important data you have stored in the units memory on paper. Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in the units 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 units buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions. When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itselfnever pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cables internal elements. To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the units 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. 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 manufacturer of the cable.

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. 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. 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 condensation has completely evaporated. Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface. You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to prevent this from happening. If you do so, please make sure that the unit will not slip or move accidentally.

For the U.K. IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: BROWN: NEUTRAL LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.
For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

For the USA

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment. This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.

For Canada

NOTICE
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numrique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel brouilleur du Canada.
For C.A. US (Proposition 65)

WARNING

This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead.
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