User manual BOSS DB-30

[. . . ] The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. As shipped, the DB-30's battery is not yet installed. Be sure to read "Changing the Battery" and then follow the instructions to install the battery. Copyright © 2005 BOSS CORPORATION All rights reserved. [. . . ] If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors, such as those from the Roland PCS series. TEMPO/VALUE dial Changes the tempo and the setting values. MIC Count-In Function You can set the metronome to give a lead-in count before the metronome count itself starts. (This setting is enabled in Metronome mode, Loop Play mode, Coach mode, and MIDI mode. ) 1. and [VOICE] You can practice rhythms with the DB-30 set to respond to the sound from drums, practice pads, and other mic input. * 6. [START/STOP] [TAP] This setting is ignored in Loop Play mode, Reference Tone mode, and MIDI mode. 17. INPUT LEVEL volume Adjusts the volume for the device connected to the input jack. TRIG IN jack (monaural jack) Connect a trigger pad (such as the optional Roland PD-8 or V-Pad) here. Press [START/STOP] to start the metronome. The count is played for the set number of times, and then the performance starts. To cancel the Count-in function, press [BEAT/ PATTERN] and [VOICE] simultaneously once more. * * * Performances always start with a count-in when you start the metronome with the count-in function set. When the DB-30 is in Reference Tone mode, "NOTE, " and "PITCH" appears in the display. Set the note name with the TEMPO/VALUE dial. You can set the note name in semitone increments in the range from C2 to B6. Press [START/STOP] to play the reference tone. "MUTE" disappears from the display. Press the button again to stop the sound. "MUTE" appears in the display. Press [LIGHT] to turn on the backlighting. The backlighting automatically turns off in approximately five seconds (Auto Backlight Off function). " " disappears from the display when Auto Backlight Off is enabled. Auto Power Off function: Turns unit off after 60 min. Memory: - Metronome: 50 - Reference Tone: 10 Indicators: LCD Display, Tempo Indicator LED x 2 Connector: TRIG IN, START/STOP, MEMORY UP/DOWN, MIDI IN, PHONES x 2 (Stereo 1/4" phone type, Stereo miniature phone type), INPUT, AC Adaptor jack (for PSA adaptor) This mode is designed to provide extensive practice in drumming with the proper rhythm in time with the guide sound as counted out by the metronome. The display indicates whether or not the source for the mic input or pad is struck with the same timing as the metronome. [. . . ] * Changing the minimum value resets the maximum value to the initial setting (250). Data Synchronized with the DB-30 For the USA The following MIDI messages are handled during synchronization with the DB-30. · Start · Continue · Timing Clock · Stop · Active Sensing 1. The DB-30 switches to Metronome mode and MIDI mode, with MIDI reception enabled. When the external MIDI device is started or stopped, the DB-30 then starts or stops. [. . . ]