User manual ROLAND DB-88 MANUAL 2

[. . . ] Owner's Manual 1 Thank you for purchasing the BOSS DB-88 Dr. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (p. 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, this manual should be read in its entirety. [. . . ] Press the Start/Stop button to start the rhythm. Adjust the volume with the Total Volume slider. By using the Rhythm Level sliders at the same time, you can create 16 beat or syncopation. 5. Select the tone you like with the Voice button. "2" is a click sound ideal for drum training. Make sure that the unit is switched on, then press the Loop Mode button to get into the Loop mode. Select the Program Number with the Program -/+ buttons, then set the number of playbacks (LOOP X) with the Dial. Any number of playbacks from 1­255 times can be selected. If there is any Program Number you do not want to play back, set it to "OFF. " If you rotate the Dial counterclockwise while holding the Loop Mode button down, it will be set to 4 times. If you rotate the Dial clockwise in the same way, it will be set to 100 times. As you can see, this method is useful for making quick settings. Select the first Program Number to be played using the Program -/+ buttons. Pressing the - and + buttons at the same time will automatically select Program Number 1. 2 1 2, 4 5 16 5. Press the Start/Stop button to start playing. The display shows the counter for playback. If you wish to pause playback, press the Pause button. The Program Number currently selected will stop playing and the playback counter will return to 001. * In the Loop mode, you cannot change the Rhythm Level, Tempo, Beat, and Voice. 17 Tune Mode Allows a broad range (C2­B6) to be used for the reference note. Since this mode allows you to specify the reference pitch and the note name, it can be used for practicing wind instruments as well as for tuning. 1. Make sure that the unit is switched on, then press the Tune Mode button to get into the Tune mode. If you wish to use the note name previously written in a Program Number, call the relevant Program Number with the Program -/+ buttons, and go to step 4. Set the note name (NOTE) of the reference note with the Dial. 2 The note name can be set in the range of C2­ B6. * If you rotate the Dial while holding the Tune Mode button down, the note name "C4" will be automatically selected. This function may be effectively used for resetting or quick change of the note name. [. . . ] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . · Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 · 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. [. . . ]