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IMPORTANT NOTES
USING THE UNIT SAFELY
WARNING
Do not disassemble or modify by yourself
Do not carry out anything unless you
are instructed to do so in the owner’s
manual. Otherwise, you risk causing
malfunction.
Do not repair or replace parts by yourself
Refer all servicing to your retailer, the
nearest Roland Service Center, or an
authorized Roland distributor, as listed
on the “Information.”
Do not use or store in the following types of
locations
• Subject to temperature extremes
(e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed
vehicle, near a heating duct, on top
of heat-generating equipment);
or are
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on
wet floors); or are
• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are
• Subject to salt exposure; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty or sandy; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration and
shakiness; or are
• Placed in a poorly ventilated location.
WARNING
Use only the stand that is recommended
This unit should be used only with a
stand that is recommended by Roland.
Do not place in a location that is unstable
When using the unit with a stand
recommended by Roland, the stand
must be carefully placed so it is level
and sure to remain stable. If not using
a stand, you still need to make sure that any
location you choose for placing the unit
provides a level surface that will properly
support the unit, and keep it from wobbling.
Do not allow foreign objects or liquids to enter unit;
never place containers with liquid on unit
Do not place containers containing
liquid (e.g., flower vases) on this
product. Never allow foreign objects
(e.g., flammable objects, coins, wires)
or liquids (e.g., water or juice) to enter this
product. Doing so may cause short circuits,
faulty operation, or other malfunctions.
WARNING
Turn off the unit if an abnormality or malfunction
occurs
Immediately turn the unit off, and
request servicing by your retailer, the
nearest Roland Service Center, or an
authorized Roland distributor, as listed
on the “Information” when:
• If smoke or unusual odor occurs; or
• 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.
Be cautious to protect children from injury
Always make sure that an adult is
on hand to provide supervision and
guidance when using the unit in places
where children are present, or when a
child will be using the unit.
Do not drop or subject to strong impact
Otherwise, you risk causing damage or
malfunction.
CAUTION
Use only the specified stand(s)
This unit is designed to be used in
combination with specific stands
(Roland MDS series) manufactured
by Roland. If used in combination
with other stands, you risk sustaining
injuries as the result of this product dropping
down or toppling over due to a lack of stability.
Evaluate safety issues before using stands
Even if you observe the cautions given
in the owner’s manual, certain types
of handling may allow this product to
fall from the stand, or cause the stand
to overturn. Please be mindful of any
safety issues before using this product.
Route all power cords and cables in such a way as to
prevent them from getting entangled
Injury could result if someone were to
trip on a cable and cause the unit to
fall or topple.
Avoid climbing on top of the unit, or placing heavy
objects on it
Otherwise, you risk injury as the result
of the unit toppling over or dropping
down.
Disconnect all cords/cables before moving the unit
Damage or malfunction may result if
you fail to disconnect all cables before
moving the unit.
Keep small items out of the reach of children
To prevent accidental ingestion of the
parts listed below, always keep them
out of the reach of small children.
Removable Parts:
• Stopper
• Stopper bolt
• Wing nut
• Felt washer
Used for instructions intended to alert the
user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.
* Material damage refers to damage or
other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic animals
or pets.
Used for instructions intended to alert the
user to the risk of death or severe injury
should the unit be used improperly.
The symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific 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.
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or
warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the triangle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general
cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be
carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must
not be done is indicated by the design contained within
the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that
the unit must never be disassembled.
About WARNING and CAUTION Notices
About the Symbols
ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
Placement
• This unit may interfere with radio and
television reception. Do not use this unit in
the vicinity of such receivers.
• 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.
• Do not place containers or anything else
containing liquid on top of this unit. Also,
whenever any liquid has been spilled on the
surface of this unit, be sure to promptly wipe
it away using a soft, dry cloth.
Maintenance
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or
solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility
of discoloration and/or deformation.
Additional Precautions
• 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.
• When 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.
• This instrument is designed to minimize
the extraneous sounds produced when it’s
played. However, since sound vibrations can
be transmitted through floors and walls to a
greater degree than expected, take care not
to allow these sounds to become a nuisance
others nearby.
• The rubber portion of the striking surface is
treated with a preservative to maintain its
performance. With the passage of time, this
preservative may appear on the surface as
a white stain, or reveal how the pads were
struck during product testing. This does not
affect the performance or functionality of
the product, and you may continue using it
with confidence.
• Continuous playing may cause dis-coloration
of the pad, but this will not affect the pad’s
function.
Intellectual Property Right
• MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio)
refers to a patent portfolio concerned with
microprocessor architecture, which was
developed by Technology Properties Limited
(TPL). Roland has licensed this technology
from the TPL Group.
• Roland and V-Drums are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Roland
Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
• Company names and product names
appearing in this document are registered
trademarks or trademarks of their respective
owners.
