User manual ROLAND RMP-1 APPLICATION GUIDE

[. . . ] The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. As shipped, the RMP-1's battery is not installed. Please read "Preparations--Loading the Battery" and follow the instructions to install the battery. Copyright © 2005 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. [. . . ] [COACH] Button Selects the Coach mode. ­1­ C5100025 1RCC Side Panel fig. Side 1 2 3 4 5 2. To order replacement heads (RMP-1 Mesh Head), contact the retailer from whom you purchased the unit or the nearest Roland Service Center. The MH-8 Mesh Head is not compatible and cannot be used. Replacing the Head When replacing or tuning, use the included tuning key. fig. HeadChange 1. Gradually loosen each one in order, turning them counterclockwise. Open the case, and then remove the old head. Refer to "Adjusting the Head Tension. " Specifications Pad Size 8 inches Power Supply DC 9 V: Dry Battery 6F22/1604 (9 V) type (carbon) Dry Battery 6LR61/1604A (9 V) type (alkaline) AC Adaptor Weight 1. 2 kg / 2 lbs 11 oz (including a battery) Tempo 20­260 Accessories Dry Battery 6F22/1604 (9 V) type (carbon) Tuning Key Owner's Manual Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES") Beat 24 types Rhythm Types 18 types Current Draw * 55 mA Expected battery life under continuous use: Carbon: 2 hours Alkaline: 6 hours These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use. M8 Metronome Sounds 5 Options AC Adaptor: BOSS PSA series Pad Stand: PDS-2 * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice. Coach Mode Functions: 5 Exercise Variations: 20 Stand Screw Size Dimensions 263 (W) x 348 (D) x 78 (H) mm 10-3/8 (W) x 13-3/4 (D) x 3-1/8 (H) inches Connectors PHONES/OUTPUT Jack: 1 (Stereo miniature phone type) MIX IN Jack: 1 (Miniature phone type) AC Adaptor Jack ­3­ Turning the Power On and Off * Turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. 1. Turn the PHONES VOLUME knob to the minimum level (completely to the left). Turn on the POWER switch. * This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally. 3. * Your performance is measured against the quarter note regardless of RHYTHM type of the metronome. * To change the tempo during the exercise, press [+] or [-]. Exercise Example fig. Score-TC (a) RLRL (b) L L ­5­ QUIET COUNT QUIET COUNT is a function designed to develop your internal tempo "clock. " The click plays at a fixed volume level for a cycle of 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, or 8 measures, and then plays the equal amount or 1 or 2 measures (see below) at a barely audible level. The cycle repeats until you press [START/STOP]. Press [COACH] a few times until is displayed at "QUIET COUNT. " 2. Press [+] or [-] to select exercise variation. 1 measure cycle 2 measure cycle 4 measure cycle (initial setting) 8 measure cycle 3 (with) plus 1 (quiet) measure cycle 6 (with) plus 2 (quiet) measure cycle 3. Press [START/STOP] to begin the exercise. When finished, press [START/STOP] again. * To change the tempo during the exercise, press [+] or [-]. Exercise Example (Exercise Variation: fig. Score-QC. e ) Metronome Performance RLRLRLRL RLRLRLRL R L R L R L R L RLRLRLRLRLRLRLRL AUTO UP/DOWN AUTO UP/DOWN is designed to improve playing stamina by increasing and then decreasing the metronome speed. The metronome's tempo will increase until it reaches the maximum tempo. (See below. ) Then the metronome's tempo will decrease until it reaches the starting tempo. This will repeat until you press [START/STOP]. [. . . ] * After starting the click, you can set the desired maximum tempo by pressing [-] when it reaches the desired tempo. To clear the maximum tempo, press [+] (initial value: 260). This allows you to determine the tempos that are difficult for you. ­6­ RHYTHMIC NOTES RHYTHMIC NOTES is based on a traditional warm up exercise and also helps in learning rhythmic note values. After a two measure count-in, the metronome plays through a series of note intervals or beat divisions. [. . . ]