Roland JS-8 Important Notes

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Appendices

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Important Notes

204

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Micro-

soft Corporation.

206e

The screen shots in this document are used in compliance

with the guidelines of the Microsoft Corporation.

206j

Windows® is known officially as: "Microsoft® Windows®

operating system."

207

Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple

Inc.

209

Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Inc.

213

Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

220

All product names mentioned in this document are trade-

marks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

238

MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology is licensed

from Fraunhofer IIS Corporation and THOMSON Multimedia

Corporation.

239

The SD logo ( ) and SDHC logo ( ) are

trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.

MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent

portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture,

which was developed by Technology Properties Limited

(TPL). Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL

Group.

Power Supply

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, mi-

crowave 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 malfunc-

tion 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.

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

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 recep-

tion. 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 initiat-

ing 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 de-

vices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle,

or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive

heat can deform or discolor the unit.

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 defor-

mation.

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. Im-

portant data should always be backed up on USB memory

or 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.

Additional Precautions

551

Please be aware that the contents of memory can be ir-

retrievably 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 periodi-

cally save a backup copy of important data you have stored

in the unit's memory on USB memory or computer.

552

Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents

of data that was stored on USB memory or computer once

it has been lost. Roland Corporation and BOSS Corporation

assume 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.

554

Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

556

When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the con-

nector 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 head-

phones, 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.

561

Use only the specified expression pedal (Roland EV-5, BOSS

FV-500L, or FV-500H; sold separately). By connecting any

other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/

or damage to the unit.

562

Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use

cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit.

The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be

extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on

cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.

Before Using SD Cards

704

Carefully insert the SD card all the way in-until it is firmly in

place.

1. Push 2. Release your nger

705

Never touch the terminals of the SD card. Also, avoid get-

ting the terminals dirty.

708

SD cards are constructed using precision components;

handle the cards carefully, paying particular note to the

following.

• To prevent damage to the cards from static electricity,

be sure to discharge any static electricity from your own

body before handling the cards.

• Do not touch or allow metal to come into contact with

the contact portion of the cards.

• Do not bend, drop, or subject cards to strong shock or

vibration.

• Do not keep cards in direct sunlight, in closed vehicles, or

other such locations (storage temperature: -25 to 85 ºC).

• Do not allow cards to become wet.

• Do not disassemble or modify the cards.

Copyright

851

Recording, duplication, distribution, sale, lease, perfor-

mance, or broadcast of copyrighted material (musical

works, visual works, broadcasts, live performances, etc.)

belonging to a third party in part or in whole without the

permission of the copyright owner is forbidden by law.

852a

This product can be used to record or duplicate audio or

visual material without being limited by certain techno-

logical copy-protection measures. This is due to the fact

that this product is intended to be used for the purpose of

producing original music or video material, and is therefore

designed so that material that does not infringe copyrights

belonging to others (for example, your own original works)

can be recorded or duplicated freely.

853

Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe on a

ity whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-

party copyrights arising through your use of this unit.

981b

Use of the demo song and rhythm data supplied with

this product for any purpose other than private, personal

enjoyment without the permission of the copyright holder

is prohibited by law. Additionally, this data must not be