Roland SP-404SX - Manual (Page 6)

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About Batteries
Remove the battery compartment cover located on the bottom of the SP-
404SX, and insert the batteries in the correct polarity (direction) as marked
inside the battery compartment . Then close the cover securely .
NOTE
• Battery handling
Incorrect handling of batteries, rechargeable batteries, or a battery charger can cause leakage, overheating, fi re, or explosion . Before use, you must read and strictly
observe all of the precautions that accompany the batteries, rechargeable batteries, or battery charger .
When using rechargeable batteries and a charger, use only the combination of rechargeable batteries and charger specifi ed by the battery manufacturer .
• When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of newspapers or magazines, and place them under the four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the
buttons and controls . Also, you should try to orient the unit so no buttons or controls get damaged .
When the batteries run low
When the batteries run low, the display’s illumination will turn off , and the dot in the lower right of the display and
the [FUNC] button will start blinking . If the batteries run down completely, “
L o ” appears in the display and no further
operations will be possible . If this occurs, replace the batteries immediately .
MEMO
When the remaining battery capacity decreases, the sound may be distorted when the [VOLUME] knob is in certain
positions . If this occurs, replace the batteries .
Types of Batteries That Can be Used
with the SP-404SX
You can use the following types of batteries
with the SP-404SX .
Do not use any other type of batteries .
• Alkaline AA SIZE Dry Battery
• Ni-MH AA SIZE Rechargeable Battery
Specifying the type of batteries used
You’ll need to specify the type of batteries you’re using
(alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable) . The SP-404SX will
calculate its remaining battery power based on the setting
you make here .
1. While.holding.down.the.[FUNC].button,.turn.on.
the.power .
2. Turn.the.[CTRL.3].knob.to.specify.the.type.of.
batteries.you’re.using .
The [REC] button will blink when you turn the knob .
Value Description
A L Alkaline dry battery
n i Ni-MH rechargeable battery
3. Press.the.[REC].button.to.confi.rm.the.setting .
MEMO
This setting will be remembered even while the power
is turned off .
Checking the Remaining Battery
Power
1. Make.sure.that.the.[PATTERN.SELECT].button.is.
unlit .
If it’s lit, press the [PATTERN SELECT] button to turn it off .
2. Press.the.[REMAIN].button .
While you hold down the button, the remaining battery
power is indicated by the number of BANK buttons that
are lit . If only the BANK [A/F] button is lit, it’s time to
replace the batteries . A while after this indication, the
display will indicate “
L o ,” and it will no longer be possible
to operate the SP-404SX .
MEMO
When the power is on with the AC adaptor connected,
all of the [BANK] buttons will be lit .
About Sleep Mode
If you’ve selected the “ S L P ” (sleep) setting in “Display
illumination and sleep settings” (p . 40), all of the SP-404SX’s
buttons will go out when it has not been operated for ap-
proximately fi ve minutes, and it will enter Sleep mode . This
will extend the battery life when operating on batteries .