Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS DR-880 Dr. Rhythm. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: • USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2–3) • IMPORTANT NOTES (page 4–5) These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature pro- vided by your new unit, the owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. ■ Printing Conventions in This Manual • Text or numerals enclosed in square brackets [ ] indicate buttons. [EFFECT] EFFECT button [PATTERN] PATTERN button • Reference such as (p. **) indicate pages in this manual to which you can refer. Copyright © 2004 BOSS CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of BOSS CORPORATION. G601738001 USING THE UNIT SAFELY Used for instructions intended to alert The symbol alerts the user to important instructions the user to the risk of death or severe or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is injury should the unit be used determined by the design contained within the improperly. triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. For the U.K. Used for instructions intended to alert IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. 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 damage should the unit be used must not be done is indicated by the design contained BLUE: NEUTRAL improperly. within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it BROWN: LIVE * Material damage refers to damage or means that the unit must never be disassembled. As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying other adverse effects caused with The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: respect to the home and all its carried out. The specific thing that must be done is The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. furnishings, as well to domestic indicated by the design contained within the circle. In The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. animals or pets. the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power- Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug. cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet. For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. 001 008c • Before using this unit, make sure to • Be sure to use only the AC adaptor For the USA read the instructions below, and the supplied with the unit. Also, make FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Owner’s Manual. sure the line voltage at the installation .................................................................................................. matches the input voltage specified on RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT 002c the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC • Do not open (or modify in any way) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the adaptors may use a different polarity, FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential the unit or its AC adaptor. installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in or be designed for a different voltage, .................................................................................................. accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee 003 so their use could result in damage, that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or malfunction, or electric shock. television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the • Do not attempt to repair the unit, or interference by one or more of the following measures: replace parts within it (except when ................................................................................................. – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 009 this manual provides specific instruc- – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Do not excessively twist or bend the – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. tions directing you to do so). Refer all power cord, nor place heavy objects – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. servicing to your retailer, the nearest on it. Doing so can damage the cord, Roland Service Center, or an autho- This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: producing severed elements and short (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and rized Roland distributor, as listed on circuits. Damaged cords are fire and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. the “Information” sheet. shock hazards! .................................................................................................. Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment. 004 ................................................................................................. This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit. 010 • Never use or store the unit in places • This unit, either alone or in combi- that are: nation with an amplifier and For Canada • Subject to temperature extremes headphones or speakers, may be NOTICE (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed capable of producing sound levels that vehicle, near a heating duct, on top could cause permanent hearing loss. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. of heat-generating equipment); or are Do not operate for a long period of • Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on time at a high volume level, or at a AVIS wet floors); or are level that is uncomfortable. If you Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. • Humid; or are experience any hearing loss or ringing • Exposed to rain; or are in the ears, you should immediately stop • Dusty; or are using the unit, and consult an audiologist. For the USA ................................................................................................. • Subject to high levels of vibration. 011 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .................................................................................................. 007 • Do not allow any objects (e.g., Compliance Information Statement • Make sure you always have the unit flammable material, coins, pins); or Model Name : DR-880 placed so it is level and sure to remain liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, Type of Equipment : Dr. Rhythm stable. Never place it on stands that etc.) to penetrate the unit. Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S. could wobble, or on inclined surfaces. Address : 5100 S.Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 ................................................................................................. Telephone : (323) 890-3700 .................................................................................................. 2 012b 101b • Immediately turn the power off, • The unit and the AC adaptor should remove the AC adaptor from the be located so their location or position outlet, and request servicing by your does not interfere with their proper retailer, the nearest Roland Service ventilation. Center, or an authorized Roland .................................................................................................. 102c distributor, as listed on the “Information” • Always grasp only the plug on the AC sheet when: adaptor cord when plugging into, or • The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, unplugging from, an outlet or this or the plug has been damaged; or unit. • If smoke or unusual odor occurs .................................................................................................. • Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been 103b • At regular intervals, you should spilled onto the unit; or unplug the AC adaptor and clean it by • The unit has been exposed to rain (or using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and otherwise has become wet); or other accumulations away from its • The unit does not appear to operate prongs. Also, disconnect the power normally or exhibits a marked change in plug from the power outlet whenever performance. the unit is to remain unused for an extended .................................................................................................. 013 period of time. Any accumulation of dust • In households with small children, an between the power plug and the power outlet adult should provide supervision until can result in poor