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Summary of Contents for Dr. Beat DB-88

Page 1: ...1 Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...nd kept on hand as a convenient reference Copyright 1997 BOSS CORPORATION All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of BOSS CORPORATI...

Page 3: ...on and or damage to speakers or other devices 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 devic...

Page 4: ...sk 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 Setting Memo Unfortunately it may be impossible to restore th...

Page 5: ...ifferent reference notes into memory It features a Loop function which can automati cally play back a series of settings you have set up allowingyoutopracticeirregularrhythmsor tempo changes in a song...

Page 6: ...6 PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 5 14 6 3 12 10 7 11 9 8 13 15 16 17 2 4 1...

Page 7: ...djusts the overall volume 6 Dial In the Metronome or Tap mode use this to set the tempo In the Loop mode the same dial can be used for setting the number of times the Program is tobeplayed IntheTunemo...

Page 8: ...h may be useful for starting the rhythm in the Loop mode P r o g r a m N u m b e r Metronome Mode 11 Beat Buttons 1 2 available in the Metronome or Tap Mode This sets the beat given that is one beat E...

Page 9: ...ythm by tapping it at each beat In the Tune mode it can be used for playing and muting the reference note 15 AC Adaptor Jack Connect an AC Adaptor BOSS PSA Series op tional to this jack 16 Power Switc...

Page 10: ...e making any connections If there are batteries in the unit while an AC adaptor is being used normal operation will continue should the line voltage be interrupted power blackout or power cord disconn...

Page 11: ...ed at a Pro gram Number call up the relevant Program NumberusingtheProgram buttons thengo to step 6 2 Set the Accent Level slider and Rhythm Level sliders as shown in the picture If it happens to be a...

Page 12: ...u like with the Voice button 1 is a common click sound 2 is a click sound ideal for drum training If you strike out an accurate rhythm the sound will synchronize and the click will no longer be heard...

Page 13: ...l flash 3 Select the destination Program Number us ing the Program buttons 4 Press the Write button The ED mark will disappear showing that the data was written in the Program Number you specified in...

Page 14: ...am buttons or set the beat you want with the Beat buttons 3 Set the Accent Level slider and Rhythm Level sliders as shown in the picture In the Tap mode or 3 sound is not played 4 Adjust the volume wi...

Page 15: ...15 ERROR MESSAGES In the Tap mode the display shows the following error messages When the tempo is quicker than 250 When the tempo is 30 34 When the tempo is slower than 30 the last tempo will remain...

Page 16: ...ks from 1 255 times canbeselected IfthereisanyProgramNumber you do not want to play back set it to OFF If you rotate the Dial counterclockwise while holding the Loop Mode button down it will be set to...

Page 17: ...splay shows the counter for playback If you wish to pause playback press the Pause button The Program Number currently se lectedwillstopplayingandtheplaybackcoun ter will return to 001 In the Loop mod...

Page 18: ...note name previously written in a Program Number call the relevant Program Number with the Program but tons and go to step 4 2 Set the note name NOTE of the reference note with the Dial The note name...

Page 19: ...to Program Numbers 1 8 1 Set the note name and the reference pitch 2 Press the Write button and the Program Number flashes 3 Specify the destination Program Number us ing the Program buttons 4 Press t...

Page 20: ...rd from the unit If this happens replace the battery with a new one The power consumption of this unit is large so please use alkaline battery If you wish to replace battery without losing the data st...

Page 21: ...cover from the bottom of the unit 3 Take out the old battery and disconnect it from the snap cord 4 Connect the new battery to the snap cord 5 Place the battery then close the cover by sliding it Sta...

Page 22: ...he wing nut Do not apply undue force to any of the objects involved in the installation as damage could result MDY 7 Wing Nut Washer Initialization Restoring the data preprogrammed at the factory Foll...

Page 23: ...23 Setting Samples and Preset Memories Program 1 4 Beat Program 2 3 Beat Program 3 3 2 Beat 5 Beat...

Page 24: ...24 Program 4 16 Beat To set to 8 Beat set to 0 Program 5 16 Beat Program 6 12 Beat...

Page 25: ...25 Program7 Syncopation Program 8 Complex rhythm of and 3...

Page 26: ...mpo 120 Total Volume Max Accent Level Max Max 1 Click 1 Alkaline Battery 15 hours Tempo 120 Total Volume Max Accent Level Max Max 3 Voice These figures will vary depending on the actual con ditions of...

Page 27: ...PhoneType StereoMiniaturePhoneType INPUT Jack AC Adaptor Jack Dimensions 120 W x 163 D x 33 H mm 4 3 4 W x 6 7 16 D x 1 5 16 H inches Weight 350 g including battery 13 oz Cymbal Stand Hole M 6 Pitch 1...

Page 28: ...28 Setting Memo...

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Page 30: ...pecific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle In the case of the symbol at left it means that the power cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet WARNING CAU...

Page 31: ...are Dusty or are Subject to high levels of vibration This unit should be used only with a rack or stand that is recommended by Roland Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure...

Page 32: ...onto the unit or The unit has been exposed to rain or other wise has become wet or The unit does not appear to operate normal ly or exhibits a marked change in perfor mance In households with small ch...

Page 33: ...coming 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 Never handle the AC adaptor body or its p...

Page 34: ...wipe all remnants of the discharge from the battery compartment Then install new batteries To avoid inflam mation of the skin make sure that none of the battery discharge gets onto your hands or skin...

Page 35: ...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...

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