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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 instruments. •Do not place or drop anything heavy on the main unit or its power cord. 4 O Cabinet, Cleaning CareO OHow To Handle The UnitO •For cleaning the unit, use a dry and soft cloth. •If the casing is stained, use a cloth slightly dampened with water. •To remove stubborn stains, clean the casing with a cloth moistened with a neutral detergent, then wipe it dry with a soft cloth. •Do not use solvents such as paint thinner. O Memory Backup System O •This unit features a memory back - up system that retains the data even after switched off. The battery that supports the back - up circuit should be replaced every five years. Call the Roland service station for a battery replacement. (The first replacement may be required before five years, depending on how much time had passed before you purchased the unit.) •When the battery is exausted, all Indicators flicker when power is turned on, At such times there is a possibility that the backup memory has been lost (See Page 12). •Although we do our utmost to protect your data during repairs, sometimes, especially when working on the memory itself or on a related area, some of your important data may be lost. Keep a separate record of all the data that you consider important. This can be done by saving it down on a sheet of paper. •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. 5 H Panel Description ® MIDI IN Sockets (1 - 8) ©MIDI OUT Sockets (1 - 8) ©Signal Mode Button Pushing this button will light up the indicator and turn the unit to the Signal mode. In the Signal mode, the relevant Input/Bank Buttons and Output/Number Buttons light up when MIDI messages are being fed into the unit. This fact allows you to check how the inputs and outputs have been currently connected. ©Scan/Mix Mode Button Pushing this button will light up the indicator and turn the unit to the Scan mode. In the Scan mode, you can check the current MIDI In and Out settings in sequence (Mix -» Input 1 -* Input 2 -* ....) with the indicators of the Input/Bank and Output/Number Buttons. This button can also be used for mixing signals. ©Memory Mode Button This button is used to call any setting written in memory. ©Write Mode Button This button is used to write a setting you have made into memory. ©Input/Bank Buttons (1 -8) These buttons are used for selecting MIDI iN’s or a Memory Bank. ©Output/Number Buttons (1 - 8) These buttons are used for selecting MIDI OUT’s or a Memory Number. ©Power Switch 6 (2) Changing Connections m Mixing The connections of each MIDI IN and MIDI OUT can be changed as follows : *More than one MIDI OUT can be assigned to one MIDI IN, but more than one MIDI IN (including Mix Input) cannot be assigned to the same MIDI OUT. If you assign a MIDI IN to a MIDI OUT already used for another MIDI IN, the later MIDI IN will override the previous one. ©Press the Scan/Mix or Signal Button. The corresponding indicator lights up. ©Press the Input/Bank Button for the MIDI IN to be connected. All the Mode Buttons go out and the Output/ Number Buttons which correspond to the MIDI OUT’s currently used will light up. ©Press the Output/Number Buttons for the MIDI OUT's you wish to use. The indicators light up , activating the corresponding MIDI OUT’s. *Be sure to assign MIDI OUT's within 15 seconds after taking step (D. Otherwise, you will go back to step (J). *Do not take the above MIDI OUT assignment procedure while MIDI messages are being received or transmitted. The mixing function of the A-880 allows you to mix the MIDI messages of the base MIDI IN (Control In) with the messages of another MIDI IN and send the mixed messages. Control In Another MIDI IN MIDI OUT .......... MIDI OUT MIDI OUT * If you assign MIDI OUT's already used, the previous assignment will be cancelled. [Setting a Control IN] Turn the unit off, then turn it on while holding the Input Button down which corresponds to the MIDI IN which you wish to make a Control IN. * The Control In you have set will be retained even after the unit is turned off. [Connecting the MIX Inputs] ©While holding the Scan/Mix Button down, press the Input/Bank Button for the MIDI IN you wish to mix. One of the Input/Bank Button lights while the other one flashes. ©Press the Output/Number Buttons for the MIDI OUT's where the mixed messages are to be sent. The Output / Number Buttons light up , activating the corresponding outputs (MIDI OUT's ). To turn off the MIDI OUT’s y...