Roland FR-3x - Manual (Page 17)

Battery charge indication
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NOTE
We recommend using rechargeable AA-type Ni-MH batter-
ies.
NOTE
When replacing batteries, be sure to insert them correctly
(ensure correct polarity).
NOTE
Remove the batteries whenever the FR-3x is to remain
unused for an extended period of time.
Battery charge indication
If, while using batteries, the “bAt” message appears in
the display, the remaining battery power is low.
Replace the batteries at your earliest convenience.
A flashing “bAt” message means that you need to
replace the batteries right away (or use the supplied
adaptor).
NOTE
The battery charge indication is only an approximation.
Battery duration
New or fully charged batteries should last about 9
hours (for 2000mAh Ni-MH batteries) during contin-
uous operation while the internal speakers are off
(see “Speaker Mode” on p. 55), or 5 hours while the
speakers are on.
NOTE
Actual battery life varies according to usage conditions, the
quality of the batteries and the number of charging cycles.
Energy saving function
The FR-3x contains an energy saving function that
switches the instrument off when it is left unat-
tended for more than 10 minutes. You may therefore
have to switch it on again from time to time. You can
specify how long the FR-3x should wait before pow-
ering off automatically. See “Auto Power Off” on
p. 55.
Connecting the FR-3x to an
amplifier, mixer, etc.
The FR-3x is equipped with an internal speaker system
and thus does not need to be connected to an amplifier
at all. There may be times, however when using an
external amplification system is more convenient.
NOTE
If you are using optional batteries and need to connect the
FR-3x to a PA system or mixer, we recommend using a com-
mercially available wireless system to avoid having to use
excessively long signal cables.
NOTE
To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other
devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the
power on all devices before making any connections.
1. Turn the [VOL] knob all the way towards the
small dot to minimize the volume.
2. Switch off all devices.
3. Connect the FR-3x’s OUTPUT jacks to the
inputs of your external device.
Please choose unbalanced (mono) cables with 1/4”
jacks at one end (for the FR-3x). The connectors at
the other end need to match the input sockets of the
device to which you are connecting the FR-3x.
NOTE
If you use a commercially available wireless transmitter,
the FR-3x’s output signals may distort. In that case, change
the FR-3x’s output level (see “Output Level Attenuation” on
p. 55).
NOTE
If your amplifier is monaural, you only need to connect the
L/MONO socket.
NOTE
You can also use a pair of headphones (Roland RH-25,
RH-50, RH-200 or RH-300).
OUTPUT
L/MONO (Treble) + R/MONO (Bass) INPUT
L + R
Use either a long signal cable (10m or more) or an optional wireless system
(recommended).
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