Roland DR-3 - Manual (Page 99)

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Troubleshooting
If you find the DR-3 is not operating correctly, check the items listed below.
If the DR-3 still does not work properly after you check these points, consult your local Roland Service
or your dealer.
Problem Check/Solution
No sound
Is the volume turned down (p. 17)?
Is the Output set to “DRUM” or “BASS” (p. 89)?
Is the instrument’s level set to “0” (p. 91)?
Have you selected a style, pattern or song containing no perfor-
mance data?
Sounds drop out
Are you playing too many sounds simultaneously?
The DR-3 has a maximum polyphony of 12 sounds.
Performance does not start
when START [ ] is
pressed
Have you selected a style, pattern or song containing no perfor-
mance data?
The button does not flash
when STEP REC [ ] is
pressed / Recording does not
start STEP REC [ ] is held
down and START [ ] is
pressed
Have you selected a Preset Style?
Select User Styles with a “U” appended to their number (p. 62).
Have you selected Edit mode?
Press [EXIT] in number of times until you exit Edit mode.
No metronome sound when
Realtime Recording is used
Is the metronome level (Click Level) set to “0” (p. 89)?
Cannot change the settings
(Kits, Styles, TSC)
Have you selected a Preset?
Select User settings with a “U” appended to their number (p.
90, p. 62, p. 75)
Certain data cannot be changed while it is being performed.
First stop the performance, then make the changes.
Cannot play the DR-3 using an
external MIDI device / Cannot
play external MIDI device from
the DR-3
Are the MIDI channel settings correct (p. 94)?
Are the note numbers correct (p. 96)?
Some MIDI messages cannot be received while editing is in
progress.
Press [EXIT] in number of times until you exit Edit mode.
Foot switch does not work
Are the foot switch properly connected (p. 29)?
During recording or editing, depressing the foot switch will
have no effect.