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104

 

• 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.

 

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106

 

• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy 

objects on the unit.

 

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108c

 

• Disconnect all cords coming from external 

devices before moving the unit.

 

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118c

 

• Should you remove the parts of installation 

(screws, washers and springs), make sure to 
put them in a safe place out of children's 
reach, so there is no chance of them being 
swallowed accidentally.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

 

291a

 

In addition to the items listed under “USING
THE UNIT SAFELY,” please read and
observe the following:

 

Power Supply

 

307

 

• 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 devices.

 

Placement

 

351

 

• 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.

 

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 temper-
ature 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 condensation has 
completely evaporated.

 

Maintenance

 

401a

 

• 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 impreg-
nated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. After-
wards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a 
soft, dry cloth.

 

402

 

• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of 

any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration 
and/or deformation.

 

Additional Precautions

 

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).

 

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 equiv-
alent packaging materials.

 

562

 

• Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If 

using some other make of connection cable, please 
note the following precautions.

 

• 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.

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Summary of Contents for GK-3B

Page 1: ...tion of the unit Additionally in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit Owner s manual should be read in its entirety The manual should be s...

Page 2: ...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 013 In households with small children an adult shou...

Page 3: ...y 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...

Page 4: ...luded parts to be free of defects in materials and workmanship Contact your retailer or nearest Roland Service Center if repairs become necessary Roland cannot be responsible for any damage caused to...

Page 5: ...en the output from the connected GK device and the normal bass output Changing the GK Volume function also changes the function of this switch For more detailed information refer to the Owner s Manual...

Page 6: ...ually performing with the unit secure it with the screw If only the double sided tape is used to attach the controller shocks from rough handling during performances and from extended use will cause t...

Page 7: ...alling the Divided Pickup x 3 for installing the Controller x 2 for installing the Divided Pickup Pickup Cushion Pickup Spacer A Pickup Spacer B x 4 x 2 x 5 Pickup Spacer C x 4 Holder A Holder B Holde...

Page 8: ...ings i e in the case of a four string bass divide by three fig 1020e Example a distance of 57 mm 57 divided by 4 1 19 mm A gauge with pitches of 16 17 18 and 19 mm is printed on the GK 3B package and...

Page 9: ...G and the 5th string marker is directly below string 4 E Viewed from above fig 1060ae Viewed from the neck fig 1060be Depending on the GK compatible device it is possible to install the pickup so that...

Page 10: ...yet There are three types of pickup spacers A 3 mm B 1 mm and C 0 25 mm combine these as necessary to achieve the proper pickup height The pickup height should be set so that the clearance between the...

Page 11: ...Carefully examine the pickup in its current state and add a suitable number of spacers if the pickup is too low or remove one or more spacers if the pickup is too high 2 Remove the strings from the ba...

Page 12: ...t each end of the pickup on the bass s body 2 Remove the strings from the bass 3 Using a drill or similar means open pilot holes where the attachment screws are to go in If the pilot holes are not mad...

Page 13: ...eight slightly to see if this approach is effective If the springs are too long use a pair of wire clippers to cut them to the correct size Attaching the Controller There are two ways to attach the co...

Page 14: ...mended for basses with sufficient space on the bass s top to mount the controller p 15 fig 1170 Example 2 Mounting Over the Bridge If there is insufficient space to install the controller on the bass...

Page 15: ...fer to the figure to ensure the holder is attached correctly 2 Attach holder B so that the bass body is sandwiched between the two holders Make sure that Holder A is firmly pressed against the side su...

Page 16: ...ed to it to Holder B using the flat washers spring washers and screw 5 mm x 8 mm fig 1250e Spacer LP If Holder C makes contact with the strings and interferes with performance attach the controller cu...

Page 17: ...er to the figure to ensure the holder is attached correctly 2 Attach holder B so that the bass body is sandwiched between the two holders Make sure that Holder A is firmly pressed against the side sur...

Page 18: ...ion and carefully drill a pilot hole in the bass body where the controller s attachment hole is located The diameter of the hole should be about 2 mm 0 08 Confirm that there are no other problems in a...

Page 19: ...g the GK cable fig 2010 Connect the GK 3B only with dedicated GK cable supplied with Roland GK compatible devices and optional GK cables sold by Roland Use of any other cable may result in damage or m...

Page 20: ...round and the GK 3B s ground Even if you are not going to use the bass s straight sound at all always make this connection because of the noise reduction benefits it provides 3 Turn on the power to th...

Page 21: ...Parts for installation Owner s Manual Options GK Cables GKC 3 GKC 5 GKC 10 GK Parallel Box GKP 4 Unit Selector US 20 Dimensions fig 3010e In the interest of product development the specifications and...

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