Roland FR-1 - Manual (Page 6)

FR-1 V-Accordion
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1. Important notes
Power supply
• Do not connect the FR-1 to same electrical outlet that is
being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by
an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, micro-
wave 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 malfunc-
tion 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 rechargeable Ni-MH 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 malfunc-
tion 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
• This device may interfere with radio and television recep-
tion. 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 the FR-1.
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 FR-1 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 tem-
perature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets
(condensation) may form inside the FR-1. Damage or mal-
function may result if you attempt to use the FR-1 in this
condition. Therefore, before using the FR-1, you must allow
it to stand for several hours, until the condensation has
completely evaporated.
• Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard. This
can be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to
produce sound.
• 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 acci-
dentally.
Maintenance
• For everyday cleaning wipe the FR-1 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.
Additional precautions
• Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irre-
trievably 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 periodi-
cally save a backup copy of important data you have stored
in the unit’s memory (see the owner’s manual).
• Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s mem-
ory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs. Important
data should always be backed up, 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.
• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents
of data that was stored in the FR-1 memory once it has
been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concern-
ing such loss of data.
• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the FR-1’s
buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks
and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the con-
nector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will
avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal ele-
ments.
• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the FR-1’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).
• 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.
• Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded
surface) of the CD-ROM. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM discs
may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a
commercially available CD cleaner.
• To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other
devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the
power on all devices before making any connections.
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