Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RMP-12 Roland
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Owner’s Manual RMP-12_e.book 1 ページ ２００８年７月１１日 金曜日 午前９時４５分.
IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: BROWN: As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the col.
3 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 002c • Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor. .................................................................................................... 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).
4 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 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. ................................................
5 IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply: Use of Batteries 301 • 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.
6 IMPORTANT NOTES 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.
7 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ....................................... 3 IMPORTANT NOTES ............................................... 5 Main Features ........................................................ 6 Panel Descriptions ..................
8 Panel Descriptions fig.FrontPanel.eps Top Panel Memory Buttons [1]–[4] These call up the sound sets registered at memory locations 1–4. [INST] Button Use this to select the pad’s sounds, or to make sound settings. By holding down this button for a while (approximately two seconds), you can enter Live mode.
9 Panel Descriptions fig.Display.eps The battery indicator is an approximation. When the remaining battery power runs low, the audio quality may be affected or operation may become unstable. Please replace the batteries as soon as possible. Indications in the Display Battery Indicator This indicates the remaining battery power in four levels.
10 Panel Descriptions fig.Connect.eps • If you use an AC adaptor, use only the specified model (PSB-series). • When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the input (MIX IN jack) may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors.
11 Getting Ready to Play fig.triggerin.eps 1. Make sure that the cable that connects the TRIGGER IN jack on the sound module’s side panel to the TRIGGER OUT jack of the pad is connected securely at both ends. This cable is connected when the RMP-12 is shipped from the factory.
12 Getting Ready to Play Removing the Batteries To remove the batteries, switch off the RMP-12’s power, detach the battery cover, and pull the end of the battery tie to remove the batteries. The batteries may fly out if you pull too strongly on a battery tie.
13 Getting Ready to Play Before you begin playing, use the included drum key to adjust the head tension for the desired strike response. The head is NOT tuned before shipping. Always tighten the tuning bolts in the order shown in the figure. fig.TuningBolt.
14 Getting Ready to Play Caution when attaching the RMP-12 to a marching carrier • If you want to attach the RMP-12 to a marching snare carrier, use the specified model (sold separately: Roland OP- RMP12 ). • Do not put your fingers between the RMP-12 and OP-RMP12.
15 Getting Ready to Play Attachment 1. Using the drum key included with the RMP-12 or a commercially available drum key, loosen the screws (A, two locations) by approximately 10 mm. fig.1j * Avoid placing fingers inside the holes in which the J-rods are inserted.
16 Getting Ready to Play 9. Attach the RMP-12 and lock it in place. fig.j * You must lock them when the RMP-12 is mounted. If they are not locked, the RMP-12 may detach from the marching carrier during performance, possibly causing malfunction or injury.
17 Getting Ready to Play Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your audio devices in the order specified. Turning on devices in the wrong order may cause malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. 1. Turn the [PHONES VOLUME] knob to the minimum level.
18 Selecting Sounds A set of two sounds is assigned to each memory button [1]–[4]: one sound played by the head and another sound played by the rim. 1. Press one of the [1]–[4] buttons. The name of the sound set assigned to the selected button will be displayed for approximately two seconds.
19 Practicing 1. Press the [ (metronome)] button. The metronome will sound. The time check indicator will appear. The timer icon will appear, allowing you to view the elapsed time. 2. Use the select knob to set the tempo (20–300). 3. The time check indicator will respond when you strike the pad.
20 Practicing 1. Press the [BEAT] button. The METRONOME icon will blink in the display. 2. Turn the select knob to choose the parameter that you want to edit, and then press the select knob. The value of the parameter you’re editing will blink. 3. Turn the select knob to edit the value, and then press the select knob.
21 Practicing 1. Press the [COACH] button. The RMP-12 will enter Coach mode. A menu name will appear. 2. Turn the select knob to select the desired menu. 3. Press the [ (metronome)] button to start the menu. The way in which the menu ends will depend on the menu.
22 Practicing This function lets you practice your accuracy while listening to the metronome. The screen will indicate a numeric score according to how well your pad strikes match the beat.
23 Practicing This function lets you practice playing while you change the length of the notes. This is an effective way to practice change- ups, or to improve your feel for note lengths. The metronome’s rhythm type will change every two measures; strike the pads in time with the sounds.
24 Practicing This function lets you view the force of your strikes as you practice. This method of practicing is an effective way to make the volume more consistent between your right hand and left hand, and to improve the smoothness of your overall sound.
25 Changing the Settings of the Memory Buttons A sound set together with settings such as tuning and volume can be registered to each memory button. 1. Press one of the [1]–[4] buttons to select the memory location whose settings you want to change.
26 Changing the Settings of the Memory Buttons Sound List No. Display Name 1 mSD 1 Marching Snare Drum 14"x12" 2 mSD 1r Marching Snare Drum 14"x12" Rim 3 mSD 2 Double Snare Drum 13.
27 Changing the Settings of the Memory Buttons 88 LayrCym Layered Cymbal 89 SleighB Sleigh Bells 90 BelTree Bell Tree 91 TrChime Tree Chimes 92 TimbleH Timbale High 93 TimbleL Timbale Low 94 CongaHi C.
28 Performing in Live Mode The RMP-12 provides a “Live mode” that lets you lock the function of buttons that you would not use during a live performance, so that the metronome will not start sounding even if you inadvertently press a button. 1. Hold down the [INST] button for about two seconds.
29 System Settings Settings that affect the entire RMP-12 are called “system settings.” 1. Hold down the [BEAT] button for a while. The SYSTEM icon will blink in the display. 2. Turn the select knob to choose the parameter that you want to edit, and then press the select knob.
30 System Settings This operation will return all of the RMP-12’s settings to their factory-set condition. If you execute Factory Reset, all the settings you’ve changed will be lost. 1. Hold down the [BEAT] button for a while. The SYSTEM icon will blink in the display.
31 Appendix This section lists the different error messages that may appear, along with their meanings and measures to resolve the problems described. The head and hoop rubber are consumable items whose performance will diminish with use over time.
32 Appendix RMP-12: Marching Percussion In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.
33 Index Numerics [1]–[4] buttons ................................................ 18 A AC Adaptor ....................................................... 12 Auto Power-off ............................................... 17 B Batteries .............
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As of Oct. 1, 2007 (ROLAND) Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below.
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