Important Notes; Additional Precautions - Roland SP-404SX Mode D'emploi

IMPORTANT NOTES

Power Supply
Power Supply: Use of Batteries
• 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 unit's
power consumption is relatively high. Should you prefer
to use batteries, please use the nickel hydrogen type.
• 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 speakers or other devices.
• 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.
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.
• 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.
• 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.
Maintenance
• 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 unit's
memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs.
Important data should always be backed up the SD card,
or 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.
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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 save a backup copy of important data
you have stored in the SD card.
• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the
contents of data that was stored on an SD card once it
has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability
concerning such loss of data.
• 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.
• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
• 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.
• 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).
• 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.
Before Using Cards
Using SD Cards
• Carefully insert the SD card all the way in-until it is firmly
in place.
• Never touch the terminals of the SD card. Also, avoid
getting the terminals dirty.
• SD cards are constructed using precision components;
handle the cards carefully, paying particular note to the
following.
• To prevent damage to the cards from static
electricity, be sure to discharge any static electricity
from your own body before handling the cards.
• Do not touch or allow metal to come into contact
with the contact portion of the cards.
• Do not bend, drop, or subject cards to strong shock
or vibration.
• Do not keep cards in direct sunlight, in closed
vehicles, or other such locations (storage
temperature: -25 to 85º C).
• Do not allow cards to become wet.
• Do not disassemble or modify the cards.
Handling CD-ROMs
• Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside
(encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM
discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean
using a commercially available CD cleaner.
Copyright
• Recording, duplication, distribution, sale, lease, perfor-
mance, or broadcast of copyrighted material (musical
works, visual works, broadcasts, live performances, etc.)
belonging to a third party in part or in whole without the
permission of the copyright owner is forbidden by law.
• Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe
on a copyright held by a third party. We assume
no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any
infringements of third-party copyrights arising through
your use of this unit.
• The sounds, phrases and patterns contained in this
product are sound recordings protected by copyright.
Roland hereby grants to purchasers of this product the
permission to utilize the sound recordings contained
in this product for the creation and recording of
original musical works; provided however, the sound
recordings contained in this product may not be sampled,
downloaded or otherwise re-recorded, in whole or in part,
for any other purpose, including but not limited to the
transmission of all or any part of the sound recordings via
the internet or other digital or analog means of transmis-
sion, and/or the manufacture, for sale or otherwise, of
any collection of sampled sounds, phrases or patterns, on
CD-ROM or equivalent means.
The sound recordings contained in this product are
the original works of Roland Corporation. Roland is not
responsible for the use of the sound recordings contained
in this product, and assumes no liability for any infringe-
ment of any copyright of any third party arising out of use
of the sounds, phrases and patterns in this product.
• For U.S.
The samples in SAMPLE BANK D and the patterns in
PATTERN BANK D were created with the cooperation of
ueberschall sample service gmbh.
• For International
The samples in SAMPLE BANK A and the patterns in
PATTERN BANK A were created with the cooperation of
ueberschall sample service gmbh.
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