Roland Edirol R-05 User manual

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Check the contents of the package
The R-05 comes with the following items. As soon as you open the package, please check that all these items
are present.
If anything is missing, please contact your dealer.
❏R-05 recorder
❏USB cable (mini-B type)
Use this cable to connect the R-05 to your
computer’s USB connector.
If you require a new USB cable because of loss or
damage, please contact one of the “Service
contacts” listed on the warranty envelope.
❏SD card
A memory card is required in order to carry out
recording and playback with the R-05. This
memory card contains demo songs and PDF files
of the owner’s manual.
❏Batteries (two AA)
❏Windscreen
This windscreen can be placed over the built-in
mics.
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❏Owner’s manual
This is the document you’re reading. Keep it
available for reference when needed.
❏Easy Start Guide
This provides a simple explanation of how to
install the batteries, record, and play back.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT
NOTES” (p. 4; p. 10). 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, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved
and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Copyright ©2010 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written
permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
Roland is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other contries.
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
USING THE UNIT SAFELY
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 eects 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 specic 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 specic 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 specic 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.
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
002c
●Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or
its AC adaptor.
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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” page.
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004
●Never install the unit in any of the following
locations.
❍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
❍Exposed to steam or smoke; or are
❍Subject to salt exposure; or are
❍Humid; or are
❍Exposed to rain; or are
❍Dusty or sandy; or are
❍Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.
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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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008b
●Use only the specified AC adaptor, and make
sure the line voltage at the installation matches
the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s
body. Other AC adaptors may use a different
polarity, or be designed for a different voltage,
so their use could result in damage,
malfunction, or electric shock.
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008e
●Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also,
the supplied power cord must not be used
with any other device.
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009
●Do not excessively twist or bend the power
cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so
can damage the cord, producing severed
elements and short circuits. Damaged cords
are fire and shock hazards!
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
010
●This unit, either alone or in combination with
an amplifier and headphones or speakers, 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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012b
●Immediately turn the power off, remove the
AC adaptor from the outlet, remove the
batteries, and request servicing by your
retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or
an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on
the “Information” page when:
❍The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or
the plug has been damaged; or
❍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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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
015
● Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to
share an outlet with an unreasonable number of
other devices. Be especially careful when using
extension cords—the total power used by all
devices you have connected to the extension
cord’s outlet must never exceed the power
rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord.
Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the
cord to heat up and eventually melt through.
016
●Before using the unit in a foreign country,
consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland
Service Center, or an authorized Roland
distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.
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019
●Batteries must never be recharged, heated,
taken apart, or thrown into fire or water.
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027
●Never expose batteries to excessive heat such
as sunshine, fire or the like.
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101b
●The unit and the AC adaptor should be located
so their location or position does not interfere
with their proper ventilation.
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102c
●Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor
cord when plugging into, or unplugging from,
an outlet or this unit.
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103b
●At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC
adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to
wipe all dust and other accumulations away
from its prongs. Also, disconnect the power
plug from the power outlet whenever the unit
is to remain unused for an extended period of
time. Any accumulation of dust between the
power plug and the power outlet can result in
poor insulation and lead to fire.
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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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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
106
●Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects
on the unit.
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107c
●Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with
wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging
from, an outlet or this unit.
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108b
●Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC
adaptor and all cords coming from external
devices.
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109b
●Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power
and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (p.
29).
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110b
●Whenever you suspect the possibility of
lightning in your area, disconnect the AC
adaptor from the outlet.
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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 (p. 26).
1
❍Carefully follow the installation instruc-
tions for batteries, and make sure you
observe the correct polarity.
2❍Avoid using new batteries together with
used ones. In addition, avoid mixing
different types of batteries.
3❍Remove the batteries whenever the unit is
to remain unused for an extended period
of time.
5
❍ If a battery has leaked, use a soft piece of
cloth or paper towel to wipe all remnants of
the discharge from the battery
compartment. Then install new batteries. To
avoid inflammation of the skin, make sure
that none of the battery discharge gets onto
your hands or skin. Exercise the utmost
caution so that none of the discharge gets
near your eyes. Immediately rinse the
affected area with running water if any of
the discharge has entered the eyes.
6
❍ Never keep batteries together with metallic
objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces,
hairpins, etc.
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
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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118b
●Keep the included SD card 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
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. 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.
302
●The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long
hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a
cause for concern.
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 speakers or other
devices.
306b
●Batteries are supplied with the unit. The life of these
batteries may be limited, however, since their primary
purpose was to enable testing.
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.
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.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
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.
360
●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
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 possibility of discoloration and/or
deformation.
Repairs and Data
452
●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 on your
computer, 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.
Memory Backup
503
●The internal clock settings will be lost if the unit is left
for several days with the batteries removed and the
adaptor disconnected.
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