If so, change the angle or the position of the unit. • Operating this unit near a TV or radio may cause picture or noise interference. If this happens, move the unit away from these insturments. • Use a soft, dry cloth for routine cleaning. To remove fingerprints or dulling deposits, use a soft cloth slightly dampened with water and a little neutral detergent, immediately wipe dry with a soft cloth. Do not use solvents such as paint thinners. • Do not allow fluid or foreign matter, such as water, beverages, coins and wires, to enter this unit. • Do not examine or modify the internal components or circuitry. Electrical shocks or damage may result. • Do not subject this unit to strong shocks, or move it while the power is on. • If this unit fails to operate correctly, turn it off immediately and contact your Roland dealer. PANEL DESCRIPTION (D MIDI OUT Socket Connect a MIDI device to control to this socket. (2) AC Adaptor Socket Connect an optional AC adaptor(BOSS ACA Series) to this socket. (D Power Switch ® Display Window (D Numerical Key Pad Use this to enter a MIDI channel number or Program Change number. CLEAR This erases the entered value for a new value. • In the Program Change ®ln the MIDI Channel Mode Mode P (Flashes) r u \L- L. n /r (Flashes) / L. Hi n:_ "l* (Flashes) *lf the battery voltage drops, the display window will respond as shown below. If this happens, replace the battery immediately.. [AC ADAPTOR] Be sure to use an optional BOSS AC adaptor, ACA-120, 220 or 240 depending on the line voltage system in your country. HOW TO CONNECT THE AC ADAPTOR Connect the optional AC adaptor to the AC Adaptor socket(9V) on the rear of the RC-3. * You can keep the battery securely connected even while using an AC adaptor, then the unit will continue to operate even if the AC adaptor cord comes out during performance. <4^ AC Adaptor CONNECTIONS Connect the MIDI OUT socket on the RC-3 to the MIDI IN socket on the MIDI device to be controlled using a MIDI cable. To control more than one MIDI device, make connections via MIDI THRU socket on each device. To connect more than three units, however, you must use a THRU BOX such as the MPU-105. MIDI OUT RC-3 MIDI IN A-110 MIDI THRU MIDI THRU ■ , MIDI IN , MIDI IN EFFECTOR 1 EFFECTOR 2 MIDI OUT RC-3 MIDI IN A-880 МЮ! OUT I I L..... MIDI IN MIDI OUT Sound Sound 1 i 1 1 Module 2 Module 1 1 1 1 1 (A-50, etc.) Transmits Program Change to the A-880, changing the Memories. ABOUT MODE The RC-3 has two Modes. MIDI Channel Mode This mode sets the MIDI channel of the relevant MIDI device. Program Change Mode This mode allows you to enter and transmit a Program Change number. [1] Setting a MIDI Channel STEP 1 Press MODE to switch to the MIDI Channel Mode. I I STEP 2 Enter a number using the Numerical Key Pad. -The entered number flashes.- STEP 3 Press ENTER to set the MIDI channel number. -The number stops flashing, and the MIDI channel is set.-\\ I /...... CHI ENTER CH IS / I (Flashes) (Lights Constan iy) The MIDI Channel set. * Any number that exceeds the range of 1 to 16 cannot be set for aMIDI channel. *lf you enter a wrong value, erase it with CLEAR * If you do not press any key for more than a minute with a number entered(with the number flashing), the original MIDI channel will be automatically set. \ v C H^.l 5 After a minute CH (Flashes) (Lights Constantly) The previous MIDI Channel is retrieved. ♦ MIDI channel 1 is selected at power up. [2] TRANSMITTING PROGRAM CHANGE STEP 1 Press MODE to switch to the Program Change mode. P STEP 2 Enter a Program number using the Numerical Key Pad. -The entered number flashes.- STEP 3 Press ENTER to transmit the Program Change number. -The number stops flashing.- \ \ I /,/ P-12.8 ENTER P IS8 (Flashes) (Lights Constantly) Program Change is transmitted *Any number that exceeds the range of 1 to 128 cannot be entered. * If you enter a wrong number, press CLEAR to erase it * If you do not press any key for more than 10 minutes with a Program number entered(with the number flashing), the original Program number is automatically set and the number stops flashing. After 10 minutes P I I ^ -*—| \ »• .Tp~ 1 (Flashes) (Lights Constantly...
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