SC-8850 Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (p.2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p.3), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p.5). These sections provide important infor- mation 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, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. Copyright © 1999 ROLAND CORPORATION 01891545 00-7-A3-31N All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover to left or right on the master page. CAUTION The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). intended to alert the user to the presence of important NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all the instructions before using the product. 8. The power-supply cord of the product should be unplugged 2. Do not use this product near water — for example, near a from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near 9. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids a swimming pool, or the like. are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. 3. This product should be used only with a cart or stand that is 10.The product should be serviced by qualified service recommended by the manufacturer. personnel when: 4. This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do product; or not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level C. The product has been exposed to rain; or or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any D. The product does not appear to operate normally or hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an exhibits a marked change in performance; or audiologist. E. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure 5. The product should be located so that its location or position damaged. does not interfere with its proper ventilation. 11.Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described For EU Countries 6. The product should be located away from heat sources such in the user-maintenance instructions. All other servicing as radiators, heat registers, or other products that produce should be referred to qualified service personnel. This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC. heat. 7. The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked For the USA on the product. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION For the USA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This product may be equipped with a polarized line plug (one blade wider than the other) . This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential purpose of the plug. installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or For Canada television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: For Polarized Line Plug – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU' AU FOND. Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment. This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit. For the U.K. For Canada IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. NOTICE BLUE: NEUTRAL BROWN: LIVE This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: AVIS The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug. 2 USING THE UNIT SAFELY U S I N Used for instructions intended to alert The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is G the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used determined by the design contained within the T improperly. triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for H general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. E Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that U damage should the unit be used must not be done is indicated by the design contained N improperly. within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it I T * Material damage refers to damage or means that the unit must never be disassembled. other adverse effects caused with The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be S respect to the home and all its carried out. The specific thing that must be done is A furnishings, as well to domestic indicated by the design contained within the circle. In F animals or pets. the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-E cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet. L Y 001 008a • Before using this unit, make sure to read the • The unit should be connected to a power supply instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. only of the type described in the operating instruc- .......................................................................................................... tions, or as marked on the unit. 002a .......................................................................................................... • Do not open or perform any internal modifications 009 on the unit. • Avoid damaging the power cord. Do not bend it excessively, step on it, place heavy objects on it, .......................................................................................................... etc. A damaged cord can easily become a shock or 003 fire hazard. Never use a power cord after it has • Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts been damaged. within it (except when this manual provides .......................................................................................................... specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer 010 all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland • This unit, either alone or in combination with an Service Center, or an authorized Roland amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be distributor, as listed on the "Information" page. capable of producing sound levels that could .......................................................................................................... cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for 004 a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a • Never use or store the unit in places that are: level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any • Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating immediately stop using the unit, and consult an duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or audiologist. are .......................................................................................................... 011 • Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); • Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, or are coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft • Humid; or are drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.