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Apparatus containing 
Lithium batteries

ADVARSEL!

Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved 
fejlagtig håndtering.
Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af
samme fabrikat og type.
Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til 
leverandøren.

ADVARSEL

Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av 
batteri.
Benytt samme batteritype eller en 
tilsvarende type anbefalt av 
apparatfabrikanten.
Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til 
fabrikantens instruks joner.

For EU Countries

VARNING

Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte.
Använd samma batterityp eller en 
ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av 
apparattillverkaren.
Kassera använt batteri enligt 
fabrikantens instruktion.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is 
incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or 
equivalent type recommended by the 
manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to 
the manufacturer’s instructions.

VAROITUS

Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on
virheellisesti asennettu.
Vaihda paristo ainoastaan 
laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan 
tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo 
valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.

This product complies with the requirements
 of European Directive 89/336/EEC.

For EU Countries

For Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du  Canada

.

NOTICE

AVIS

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.

 

 

 

As of August 1, 2006 (ROLAND)

Information

When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland
distributor in your country as shown below.

EGYPT

Al Fanny Trading Office

9, EBN Hagar A1 Askalany 
Street,
ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, 
Cairo 11341, EGYPT
TEL: 20-2-417-1828

REUNION

Maison FO - YAM Marcel

25 Rue Jules Hermann,
Chaudron - BP79 97 491
Ste Clotilde Cedex,
REUNION ISLAND
TEL: (0262) 218-429

SOUTH AFRICA

T.O.M.S. Sound & Music 
(Pty)Ltd.

11 Melle St., Braamfontein, 
Johannesbourg, 
SOUTH AFRICA
TEL: (011) 403 4105
FAX: (011) 403 1234

Paul Bothner(PTY)Ltd.

Royal Cape Park, Unit 24
Londonderry Road, Ottery 7800  
Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA
TEL: (021) 799 4900 

CHINA

Roland Shanghai Electronics 
Co.,Ltd.

5F. No.1500 Pingliang Road 
Shanghai 200090, CHINA
TEL: (021) 5580-0800

Roland Shanghai Electronics 
Co.,Ltd.
(BEIJING OFFICE)

10F. No.18 3 Section Anhuaxili 
Chaoyang District Beijing 
100011 CHINA
TEL: (010) 6426-5050

HONG KONG

Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd. 
Service Division

22-32 Pun Shan Street, Tsuen 
Wan, New Territories, 
HONG KONG
TEL: 2415 0911

Parsons Music Ltd. 

8th Floor, Railway Plaza, 39 
Chatham Road South, T.S.T,
Kowloon, HONG KONG
TEL: 2333 1863

INDIA

Rivera Digitec (India) Pvt. Ltd.

409,  Nirman Kendra 
Mahalaxmi Flats Compound 
Off. Dr. Edwin Moses Road, 
Mumbai-400011, INDIA
TEL: (022) 2493 9051

INDONESIA

PT Citra IntiRama

J1. Cideng Timur No. 15J-150 
Jakarta Pusat
INDONESIA
TEL: (021) 6324170

KOREA

Cosmos Corporation

1461-9, Seocho-Dong,
Seocho Ku, Seoul, KOREA
TEL: (02) 3486-8855

MALAYSIA

Roland Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd.

45-1, Block C2, Jalan PJU 1/39, 
Dataran Prima, 47301 Petaling 
Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA
TEL: (03) 7805-3263

PHILIPPINES

G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc.

339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue
Makati, Metro Manila 1200,
PHILIPPINES
TEL: (02)  899  9801

SINGAPORE

SWEE LEE MUSIC 
COMPANY PTE. LTD.

150 Sims Drive,
SINGAPORE 387381
TEL: 6846-3676

TAIWAN

ROLAND TAIWAN 
ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

Room 5, 9fl. No. 112 Chung 
Shan N.Road Sec.2, Taipei, 
TAIWAN, R.O.C.
TEL: (02) 2561 3339

THAILAND

Theera Music Co. , Ltd.

330 Soi Verng NakornKasem,
New Road, Sumpantawongse,
Bangkok 10100, THAILAND
TEL: (02) 224-8821

AUSTRALIA/
NEW ZEALAND 

Roland Corporation
Australia Pty.,Ltd. 

38 Campbell Avenue
Dee Why West. NSW 2099
AUSTRALIA

For Australia
Tel: (02) 9982 8266
For New Zealand
Tel: (09) 3098 715

ARGENTINA

Instrumentos Musicales S.A.

Av.Santa Fe 2055 
(1123) Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA
TEL: (011) 4508-2700

BARBADOS

A&B Music Supplies LTD

12 Webster Industrial Park
Wildey, St.Michael, Barbados
TEL: (246)430-1100

BRAZIL

Roland Brasil Ltda.

Rua San Jose, 780 Sala B
Parque Industrial San Jose
Cotia - Sao Paulo - SP, BRAZIL
TEL: (011) 4615 5666  

CHILE

Comercial Fancy II S.A.

Rut.: 96.919.420-1
Nataniel Cox #739, 4th Floor
Santiago - Centro, CHILE
TEL: (02) 688-9540

COLOMBIA

Centro Musical Ltda.

Cra 43 B No 25 A 41 Bododega 9
Medellin, Colombia
TEL: (574)3812529

COSTA RICA

JUAN Bansbach Instrumentos 
Musicales

Ave.1. Calle 11, Apartado 
10237,
San Jose, COSTA RICA
TEL: 258-0211

CURACAO

Zeelandia Music Center Inc.

Orionweg 30
Curacao, Netherland Antilles
TEL:(305)5926866

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Instrumentos Fernando Giraldez

Calle Proyecto Central No.3
Ens.La Esperilla
Santo Domingo, 
Dominican Republic
TEL:(809) 683 0305

ECUADOR

Mas Musika

Rumichaca 822 y Zaruma
Guayaquil - Ecuador
TEL:(593-4)2302364

EL SALVADOR

OMNI MUSIC

75 Avenida Norte y Final 
Alameda Juan Pablo II, 
Edificio No.4010 San Salvador, 
EL SALVADOR
TEL: 262-0788

GUATEMALA

Casa Instrumental

Calzada Roosevelt 34-01,zona 11
Ciudad de Guatemala
Guatemala
TEL:(502) 599-2888

HONDURAS

Almacen Pajaro Azul S.A. de C.V.

BO.Paz Barahona
3 Ave.11 Calle S.O
San Pedro Sula, Honduras
TEL: (504) 553-2029

MARTINIQUE

Musique & Son

Z.I.Les Mangle
97232 Le Lamantin
Martinique F.W.I.
TEL: 596 596 426860

Gigamusic SARL

10 Rte De La Folie
97200 Fort De France
Martinique F.W.I.
TEL: 596 596 715222

MEXICO

Casa Veerkamp, s.a. de c.v.

Av. Toluca No. 323, Col. Olivar 
de los Padres 01780 Mexico 
D.F. MEXICO
TEL: (55) 5668-6699

NICARAGUA

Bansbach Instrumentos 
Musicales Nicaragua

Altamira D'Este Calle Principal
de la Farmacia 5ta.Avenida
1 Cuadra al Lago.#503
Managua, Nicaragua
TEL: (505)277-2557

PANAMA

SUPRO MUNDIAL, S.A.

Boulevard Andrews, Albrook, 
Panama City, REP. DE 
PANAMA
TEL: 315-0101

PARAGUAY

Distribuidora De 
Instrumentos Musicales

J.E. Olear y ESQ. Manduvira 
Asuncion PARAGUAY
TEL: (595) 21 492147

PERU

Audionet

Distribuciones Musicales SAC
Juan Fanning 530
Miraflores
Lima - Peru
TEL: (511) 4461388

NORWAY

Roland Scandinavia Avd. 
Kontor Norge

Lilleakerveien 2 Postboks 95 
Lilleaker N-0216 Oslo 
NORWAY
TEL: 2273 0074

POLAND

MX MUSIC SP.Z.O.O.

UL. Gibraltarska 4.
PL-03664 Warszawa POLAND
TEL: (022) 679 44 19

PORTUGAL

Roland Iberia, S.L.
Portugal Office

Cais das Pedras, 8/9-1 Dto
4050-465, Porto, PORTUGAL
TEL: 22 608 00 60

ROMANIA

FBS LINES

Piata Libertatii 1,
535500 Gheorgheni, 
ROMANIA
TEL: (266) 364 609

RUSSIA

MuTek

Dorozhnaya ul.3,korp.6
117 545 Moscow, RUSSIA 
TEL: (095) 981-4967

SPAIN

Roland Iberia, S.L. 

Paseo García Faria, 33-35 
08005 Barcelona SPAIN
TEL: 93 493 91 00

SWEDEN 

Roland Scandinavia A/S 
SWEDISH SALES OFFICE

Danvik Center 28, 2 tr. 
S-131 30 Nacka SWEDEN 
TEL: (0)8 702 00 20

SWITZERLAND

Roland (Switzerland) AG 

Landstrasse 5, Postfach,
CH-4452 Itingen, 
SWITZERLAND
TEL: (061) 927-8383

UKRAINE

TIC-TAC

Mira Str. 19/108
P.O. Box 180 
295400 Munkachevo, 
UKRAINE
TEL: (03131) 414-40

UNITED KINGDOM 

Roland (U.K.) Ltd.

Atlantic Close, Swansea 
Enterprise Park, SWANSEA
SA7 9FJ, 
UNITED KINGDOM
TEL: (01792) 702701

BAHRAIN

Moon Stores

No.16, Bab Al Bahrain Avenue, 
P.O.Box 247, Manama 304, 
State of BAHRAIN
TEL: 17 211 005

IRAN

MOCO INC.

No.41 Nike St., Dr.Shariyati Ave.,
Roberoye Cerahe Mirdamad
Tehran, IRAN
TEL: (021) 285-4169

ISRAEL

Halilit P. Greenspoon & Sons 
Ltd.

8 Retzif Ha'aliya Hashnya St.
Tel-Aviv-Yafo ISRAEL
TEL: (03) 6823666

TRINIDAD

AMR Ltd

Ground Floor
Maritime Plaza
Barataria Trinidad W.I.
TEL: (868) 638 6385

URUGUAY

Todo Musica S.A.

Francisco Acuna de Figueroa 
1771
C.P.: 11.800 
Montevideo, URUGUAY
TEL: (02) 924-2335

VENEZUELA

Instrumentos Musicales 
Allegro,C.A.

Av.las industrias edf.Guitar 
import
#7 zona Industrial de Turumo
Caracas, Venezuela
TEL: (212) 244-1122

AUSTRIA

Roland Elektronische
Musikinstrumente HmbH.
Austrian Office

Eduard-Bodem-Gasse 8,
A-6020 Innsbruck, AUSTRIA
TEL: (0512) 26 44 260

BELGIUM/FRANCE/
HOLLAND/
LUXEMBOURG

Roland Central Europe N.V.

Houtstraat 3, B-2260, Oevel 
(Westerlo) BELGIUM
TEL: (014) 575811

CZECH REP.

K-AUDIO

Kardasovska 626.
CZ-198 00 Praha 9,
CZECH REP.
TEL: (2) 666 10529

DENMARK 

Roland Scandinavia A/S

Nordhavnsvej 7, Postbox 880,
DK-2100 Copenhagen
DENMARK 
TEL: 3916 6200

FINLAND

Roland Scandinavia As, Filial 
Finland

Elannontie 5
FIN-01510 Vantaa, FINLAND
TEL: (0)9 68 24 020

GERMANY 

Roland Elektronische 
Musikinstrumente  HmbH.

Oststrasse 96, 22844 
Norderstedt, GERMANY 
TEL: (040) 52 60090 

GREECE/CYPRUS

STOLLAS S.A.
Music Sound Light

155, New National Road
Patras 26442, GREECE
TEL: 2610 435400 

HUNGARY

Roland East Europe Ltd.

Warehouse Area ‘DEPO’ Pf.83
H-2046 Torokbalint,  
HUNGARY
TEL: (23) 511011

IRELAND

Roland Ireland

G2 Calmount Park, Calmount 
Avenue, Dublin 12
Republic of IRELAND
TEL: (01) 4294444

ITALY

Roland Italy S. p. A. 

Viale delle Industrie 8, 
20020  Arese, Milano, ITALY
TEL: (02) 937-78300

JORDAN

MUSIC HOUSE CO. LTD. 
FREDDY FOR MUSIC 

P. O. Box 922846
Amman 11192 JORDAN
TEL: (06) 5692696

KUWAIT

EASA HUSAIN AL-YOUSIFI 
& SONS CO.

Abdullah Salem Street,
Safat, KUWAIT
TEL: 243-6399

LEBANON

Chahine S.A.L.

Gerge Zeidan St., Chahine 
Bldg., Achrafieh, P.O.Box: 16-
5857
Beirut, LEBANON
TEL: (01) 20-1441

OMAN

TALENTZ CENTRE L.L.C.

Malatan House No.1
Al Noor Street, Ruwi
SULTANATE OF OMAN
TEL: 2478 3443

QATAR

Al Emadi Co. (Badie Studio & 
Stores)

P.O. Box 62, Doha, QATAR
TEL: 4423-554

SAUDI ARABIA

aDawliah Universal 
Electronics APL

Corniche Road, Aldossary 
Bldg., 1st Floor, Alkhobar,
SAUDI ARABIA

P.O.Box 2154, Alkhobar 31952
SAUDI ARABIA 
TEL: (03) 898 2081

SYRIA

Technical Light & Sound 
Center

Rawda, Abdul Qader Jazairi St.
Bldg. No. 21, P.O.BOX 13520, 
Damascus, SYRIA
TEL: (011) 223-5384

TURKEY 

ZUHAL DIS TICARET A.S.

Galip Dede Cad. No.37
Beyoglu - Istanbul / TURKEY
TEL: (0212) 249 85 10

U.A.E.

Zak Electronics & Musical 
Instruments Co. L.L.C.

Zabeel Road, Al Sherooq Bldg., 
No. 14, Grand Floor, Dubai, 
U.A.E.
TEL: (04) 3360715

CANADA 

Roland Canada Ltd.
(Head Office)

5480 Parkwood Way 
Richmond B. C., V6V 2M4 
CANADA 
TEL: (604) 270 6626 

Roland Canada Ltd.
(Toronto Office)

170 Admiral Boulevard
Mississauga On L5T 2N6 
CANADA 
TEL: (905) 362 9707  

U. S. A. 

Roland Corporation U.S.

5100 S. Eastern Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938,
U. S. A.
TEL: (323) 890 3700

ASIA

AFRICA

AUSTRALIA/
NEW ZEALAND

EUROPE

CENTRAL/LATIN
AMERICA

MIDDLE EAST

NORTH AMERICA

 

001

 

• Before using this unit, make sure to read the instruc-

tions below, and the Owner’s Manual.

 

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002a

 

• Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit.

 

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003

 

• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts 

within it (except when this manual provides specific 
instructions directing you to do so). Refer all 
servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service 
Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as 
listed on the “Information.”

 

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004

 

 

Never use or store the unit in places that are:

 

• 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

 

• Humid; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration.

 

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007

 

• 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.

 

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010

 

• This unit, either alone or in combination with 

headphones, may be capable of producing sound 
levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do 
not operate for a long period of time at a high 
volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If 
you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the 
ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, 
and consult an audiologist.

 

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011

 

• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, 

coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft 
drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.

 

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012d

 

• Immediately turn the power 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
• 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.

 

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013

 

• 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.

 

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014

 

• Protect the unit from strong impact.
  (Do not drop it!)

 

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019

 

• Batteries must never be recharged, heated, taken 

apart, or thrown into fire or water.

 

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020

 

• Keep lithium batteries out of reach of small 

children. If a child has accidentally swallowed a 
battery, see a doctor immediately.

 

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021

 

• Lithium batteries must never be recharged, heated, 

taken apart, or thrown into a fire or water.

 

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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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111: Selection

 

• If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak 

and cause damage or injury. In the interest of safety, 
please read and observe the following precautions.
• Carefully follow the installation instructions for 

batteries, and make sure you observe the correct 
polarity.

• Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to 

remain unused for an extended period of time.

 

• Never keep batteries together with metallic objects 

such as ballpoint pens, necklaces, hairpins, etc.

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112

 

• Used batteries must be disposed of in compliance with 

whatever regulations for their safe disposal that may 
be observed in the region in which you live.

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113

 

• Use only the specified type (model no. CR2032) of 

lithium battery. Be sure to insert it as directed (to 
ensure correct polarity).

 

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114

 

• Used lithium batteries must be disposed of in 

compliance with whatever regulations for their safe 
disposal that may be observed in the region in 
which you live.

 

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118a

 

• Should you remove the screw from the battery 

cover, keep them in a safe place out of children's 
reach, so there is no chance of them being 
swallowed accidentally.

 

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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. 

 

IMPORTANT NOTES

 

291a

 

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

 

Power Supply: Use of Batteries

 

304a

 

• When installing or replacing batteries, 

always turn off the power on this unit 
and disconnect any other devices you 
may have connected. This way, you can 
prevent malfunction and/or damage to 
other devices.

 

306a

 

• A battery was installed in the unit before 

it left the factory. The life of this battery 
may be limited, however, since its 
primary purpose was to enable testing.

 

307/921

 

• Before connecting this unit to other 

devices, turn off the power to all units. 
This will help prevent malfunctions 
and/or damage to other devices.

 

Placement

 

352a

 

•  This device may interfere with radio and 

television reception. Do not use this 
device in the vicinity of such receivers.

 

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 temperature 
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 
impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive 
detergent. Afterwards, 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 possi-
bility of discoloration and/or defor-
mation.

 

Additional Precautions

 

551

 

• 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 write 
down important data you have stored in 
the unit's memory on paper.

 

452/552

 

• Please be aware that all data contained 

in the unit's 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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS DB-30 Dr. Beat METRONOME.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES.” These sections provide important information concerning 
the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, this manual should be read 
in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. 

 

Main Features

 

 

Comes not only with basic Styles (the way the
metronome sound is played) pre-programmed, but
also Styles with compound beats.

 

 

You can set the tempo by pressing the TAP button in
time with the song tempo (tap input of the tempo).

 

 

You can specify the reference tone in semitone
increments over a range of one octave. This is
convenient for use in practicing with wind
instruments and for tuning (Reference Tone function).

 

 

Features an Auto Power Off function, which
automatically turns off the power when the DB-30 is
not used for approximately 60 minutes.

 

Panel Descriptions

 

1.

 

POWER button

Turns the power on and off.

 

*

Always make sure to have the volume level turned down before 
switching on power. Even with the volume all the way down, 
you may still hear some sound when the power is switched on, 
but this is normal, and does not indicate a malfunction.

 

2.

 

RHYTHM/BEAT button

Switches the unit to Metronome mode. Switches the 
TEMPO/RHYTHM/BEAT display.

 

3.

 

NOTE/PITCH button

Switches the unit to Reference Tone mode.

 

4.

 

TEMPO/VALUE button

Changes the metronome tempo and the values indicated 
in the display.

 

5.

 

START/STOP button

Starts and stops the metronome and reference tone.

 

6.

 

TAP/MUTE button

Sets the metronome tempo (Tap function, when the met-
ronome is stopped), and temporarily mutes the sound 
(Mute function, when the metronome is playing).

 

7.

 

VOLUME dial

Adjusts the overall volume.

 

8.

 

Tempo indicators

Lights in time with the tempo.

 

9.

 

Display

 

Information in the display is changed depending on the modes.

 

*

Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

 

10.

 

PHONES jack

Connect headphones here.

 

*

To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit's 
volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use head-
phones, so you do not need to be concerned about those 
around you (especially when it is late at night).

 

 

You can insert a coin in the slit on the bottom of the
unit and use the coin as a stand.

 

 

The strap can be passed through the hole shown in
the figure.

 

 

You can use the clip on the back to set the unit on a
music stand.

 

Operation

 

 

Using the DB-30 as a Metronome

 

1.

 

With the power turned on, press the RHYTHM/BEAT 
button to switch the DB-30 to Metronome mode.
When the DB-30 is in Metronome mode, “RHYTHM,” 
“TEMPO,” and “BEAT” appear in the display.

 

2.

 

If “RHYTHM,” “TEMPO,” and “BEAT” are dis-
played, press the TEMPO/VALUE 

/

 buttons to 

set the tempo.
Holding down the TEMPO/VALUE 

 or 

 button 

when setting the metronome tempo causes the values 
to change more rapidly.
You can set the tempo within the range of  = 30–250.

 

3.

 

Press the START/STOP button to start the metro-
nome. To stop the metronome, press the START/
STOP button once more.

 

*  You cannot change the tempo with the TEMPO/VALUE 

 or 

 buttons while “RHYTHM” or “BEAT” is flash-

ing in the display. If you want to change the tempo, press 
the RHYTHM/BEAT button so “RHYTHM” and 
“BEAT” stop flashing and remain lit in the display.

 

Setting the Tempo with Tap Input

 

While in Metronome mode, with the metronome 
stopped, you can tap the TAP/MUTE button two or 
more times to set the tempo so it matches the timing 
you’ve used in tapping the button.

 

*

You cannot change the tempo with the TAP/MUTE button 
while the metronome is playing.

 

Setting the Way the Metronome Plays

 

1.

 

Press the RHYTHM/BEAT button in Metronome mode 
so that “RHYTHM” or “BEAT” flashes in the display.

 

2.

 

Select a Rhythm or a Beat with the TEMPO/VALUE 

 or 

 buttons.

If “RHYTHM” is flashing in the display, you can select 
from 9 different Rhythms. If “BEAT” is flashing in the 
display, you can select from 24 different Beats. Hold-
ing down the TEMPO/VALUE 

 or 

 button 

when setting the beat causes the values to change 
continuously.

 

 

Playing the Reference Tone

 

1.

 

With the power turned on, press the NOTE/PITCH 
button to switch to Reference Tone mode.
When the DB-30 is in Reference Tone mode, “PITCH” 
or “NOTE” appears in the display.

 

2.

 

While “NOTE” is lit in the display, set the note name 
with the TEMPO/VALUE 

 or 

 buttons.

You can set the note name in semitone increments 
over an octave range from C to B.

 

*  You cannot change the note name with the TEMPO/

VALUE 

 or 

 buttons while “PITCH” is lit in the dis-

play. If you want to change the note name, press the 
NOTE/PITCH button so “NOTE” is lit in the display.

 

3.

 

Press the START/STOP button to play the reference tone. 
Press the START/STOP button again to stop the sound.

 

Setting the Reference Pitch

 

1.

 

Press the NOTE/PITCH button in Reference Tone 
mode so that “PITCH” is lit in the display.

 

2.

 

Set the reference pitch with the TEMPO/VALUE 

 

or  

buttons.

The reference pitch is set in terms of the value of A4, 
which can be any frequency from 438 to 445 Hz.

 

*

If you want to change the note name, press the NOTE/
PITCH button so “NOTE” is lit in the display.

 

What is the reference pitch?

 

 

The frequency for A4 (the middle A on a piano) of a note 
played by an instrument (a piano, for example) as the 
pitch to which all other performers tune their instru-
ments for performances is called the “reference pitch.”

 

 

Other Functions

 

Auto Power Off

 

The Auto Power Off function works to help prevent 
unnecessary battery drainage by automatically turning 
off the DB-30’s power if no operation or adjustment is 
made within 60 minutes after any button is pressed.

 

 

Disabling the Auto Power Off Function

 

To disable the Auto Power Off function, first turn off the DB-
30’s power, then hold down the TAP/MUTE button as you 
press the POWER button to turn the power back on again.

 

The Auto Power Off function is disabled. “

” is indicated 

in the display while the TAP/MUTE button is held down.

 

The Auto Power Off function is enabled again the next 
time the DB-30 is turned on again.

 

 

Changing the Battery

 

The display and indicators get dimmer and the volume 
starts to drop when the battery starts running down. 
Replace the battery as soon as possible.

 

*  The settings stored in the memory are reset to the default 

factory settings if the battery is removed from the DB-30, 
or if the battery get completely depleted.

*  When turning the unit upside-down, handle with care to 

avoid dropping it, or damaging the buttons and controls.

 

1.

 

Removed the screw from 
the battery cover.

 

2.

 

Slide off the cover.

 

3.

 

Remove the old batteries 
from the compartment.

 

4.

 

Insert the same type of 
fresh lithium battery.

 

*  Make sure the “+” and “-” 

ends of the battery are ori-
ented correctly.

 

5.

 

Securely close the battery cover, and fasten the screw.

 

 

Restoring the Factory Settings

 

This returns all settings on the DB-30 to the values they 
had when the unit shipped from the factory.

 

1.

 

Hold down the START/STOP button as you press 
the POWER button to turn the power on.

” is indicated in the display while the START/

STOP button is held down.
All of the settings are restored to their original fac-
tory status.

 

• Factory Settings

 

Tempo:

120

Beat:

4

Rhythm:

 Reference 

Tone:

A

Reference Pitch: 440Hz

Mute:

Off

 

 

Troubleshooting

 

The power doesn't come on, the power shuts off right 
after the unit is turned on, or the power shuts off or oper-
ation becomes unstable during use.

 

 

Is the battery low or dead?

 

When the battery run down, the unit may fail to run nor-
mally. Replace with a new battery.

 

*

The battery included with the unit are intended to be used 
only for verifying operation.

*

Using headphones when the battery is low may cause the 
unit to fail to run normally.

 

Main Specifications

 

• Metronome

 

- Tempo:  =30-250 (Accuracy: ±0.1%) 
- BEAT: 0–9, 2+3, 3+2, 3+4, 4+3, 4+5, 5+4, 5+6, 6+5, 6+7, 

7+6, 7+8, 8+7, 8+9, 9+8 (24 kinds) 

- RHYTHM: Quarter note ( ), Eighth note (

), Eighth 

rest and eighth note (

), Triple (

), Triple with cen

ter rest (

), Sixteenth note (

), Sixteenth note with 

sixteenth rest (

), CLAVE 1 (

), 

CLAVE 2 (

) (9 kinds)

 

• Reference Tone

 

- Reference Pitch: A4 = 438 Hz-445 Hz (1 Hz steps) 
- Reference Tone Range: C4-B4 (Accuracy: ±1 cent)

 

• Auto Power Off function:

 

 Turns unit off after 60 min.

 

• Memory function:

 

 Stores the settings when the power 

is turned off. (The Mute status is not stored in memory.)

 

• Indicators:

 

 LCD Display, Tempo Indicator LED x 2

 

• Connector:

 

 PHONES Jack (Stereo miniature phone type) 

 

• Power Supply:

 

 CR2032 lithium battery x 1

 

• Power Consumption:

 

 10 mA or less (with reference 

tone sounding) 

- Expected battery life under continuous use: 
   Approximately 20 hours 

 

    * These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions 

of use. 

 

• Dimensions:

 

 61 (W) x 90 (D) x 20 (H) mm / 

2-7/16 (W) x 3-9/16 (D) x 13/16 (H) inches 

 

• Weight:

 

 70 g / 3 oz (including batteries) 

 

• Accessories:

 

 CR2032 lithium battery, Owner’s Manual

 

*

In the interest of product improvement, the specifications 
and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change with-
out prior notice.

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Copyright © 2004 BOSS CORPORATION

 

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may 
be reproduced in any form without the written 
permission of BOSS CORPORATION.

 

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