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IMPORTANT NOTES
In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2, please read and observe the following:
Power Supply
301
• Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device
that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable
lighting system).
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.
307
• 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
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.
355
• To avoid possible breakdown, do not use the unit in a wet area,
such as an area exposed to rain or other moisture.
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
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• 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 in another MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer).
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
501b
• This unit contains a battery which powers the unit’s memory
circuits while the main power is off. When this battery becomes
weak, the message shown below will appear in the display. Once
you see this message, have the battery replaced with a fresh one as
soon as possible to avoid the loss of all data in memory. To have
the battery replaced, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland
Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on
the “Information” page.
“” (Battery Low)
Additional Precautions
551
• Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably
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 periodically save a backup copy of
important data you have stored in the unit’s memory in another
MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer).
552
• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data
that was stored in the unit’s memory, or other device (e.g., a
sequencer) once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no
liability concerning such loss of data.
553
• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons,
sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors.
Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
556
• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector
itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing
shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.
558a
• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume
at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do
not need to be concerned about those around you (especially
when it is late at night).
559a
• 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.
• In order to fully broaden the range of expression that is possible
from its sounds, the SH-32 makes it possible to make settings for a
wider range of parameters than those offered by an ordinary
sound module. When turning up the filter resonance, effect
feedback, or other parameters to extreme levels, reduce the
volume so as not to overload the equipment used for playback.
• Since some of the Preset Patches were designed with a specific
purpose in mind, they sound best if played within the appropriate
range, or with suitable phrases. Such sounds may get distorted
if played outside the intended range. When changing the
register or phrase being used, reset the parameters for your sound
so that such distortion is avoided.
• About reception of MIDI messages while the Arpeggiator is
functioning
• Internally, the SH-32 gives priority to the sound processing
that uses the Wave Acceleration method. Due to the limita-
tions of the system, demands for the processing of large
amounts of data for additional functions other than those
related to the sound generation section (such as for the
Arpeggiator or certain kinds of MIDI messages) may
prevent the SH-32 from operating correctly.
• If a large volume of Control Change or Aftertouch messages
are transmitted while the Arpeggiator is being used, or
otherwise when numerous voices are sounding, processing for
the sound generator is given priority. As a result, the Arpeg-
giator may stop working correctly, or the tempo may not be
maintained. In particular, you should be careful with consec-
utive streams of densely packed MIDI messages, which is
what devices other than the SH-32 may sometimes be sending.