• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within
it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your
retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information”
page.
• When using the unit with the stand recommended by
Roland (PDS-2), the stand must be carefully placed so it
is level and sure to remain stable. If not using a stand,
you still need to make sure that any location you choose
for placing the unit provides a level surface that will
properly support the unit, and keep it from wobbling.
• Use only the specified AC adaptor (BOSS PSA series),
and make sure the line voltage at the installation
matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s
body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity,
or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could
result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions
or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the
triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for
general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never
be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that
must not be done is indicated by the design contained
within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it
means that the unit must never be disassembled.
The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it means that the powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
009
• Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor
place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord,
producing severed elements and short circuits.
Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards!
• This unit, either alone or in combination with an
amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable
of producing sound levels that could cause permanent
hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at
a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable.
If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears,
you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult
an audiologist.
• Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor
from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer,
the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized
Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page
when:
• The AC adaptor or the power-supply cord has been
damaged; or
• If smoke or unusual odor occurs
• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled
onto the unit; or
• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has
• In households with small children, an adult should
provide supervision until the child is capable of
following all the rules essential for the safe operation of
the unit.
• Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an
outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be
especially careful when using extension cords—the total
power used by all devices you have connected to the
extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power
rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive
loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and
eventually melt through.
• Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with
your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an
authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.
• At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC adaptor
and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and
other accumulations away from its prongs. Also,
disconnect the power plug from the power outlet
whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended
period of time. Any accumulation of dust between the
power plug and the power outlet can result in poor
insulation and lead to fire.
• If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and
cause damage or injury. In the interest of safety, please
read and observe the following precautions (p. 7).
1
• Carefully follow the installation instructions for
batteries, and make sure you observe the correct
polarity.
3
• Remove the battery whenever it is to remain unused
for an extended period of time.
5
• If a battery has leaked, use a soft piece of cloth or
paper towel to wipe all remnants of the discharge
from the battery compartment. Then install new
battery. To avoid inflammation of the skin, make
sure that none of the battery discharge gets onto your
hands or skin. Exercise the utmost caution so that
none of the discharge gets near your eyes. Immediately rinse the affected area with running water if
any of the discharge has entered the eyes.
6
• Never keep batteries together with metallic objects
• Used batteries must be disposed of in compliance with
whatever regulations for their safe disposal that may be
observed in the region in which you live.
• When using brushes, be sure to use nylon brushes.
Using metal brushes will not only scratch the head, but
can also be hazardous, since the tip of the brush may
catch in the mesh of the net.
In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2–3, please read and observe the following:
Power Supply: Use of Batteries
301
• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being
used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter
(such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air
conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in
which the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may
cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it
is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a power
supply noise filter between this unit and the electrical outlet.
302
• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of
consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern.
303a
• The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the unit’s power
consumption is relatively high. Should you prefer to use
batteries, please use the alkaline type.
304a
• When installing or replacing batteries, always turn off the power
on this unit and disconnect any other devices you may have
connected. This way, you can prevent malfunction and/or
damage to speakers or other devices.
306b
• A battery is supplied with the unit. The life of this battery may be
limited, however, since its primary purpose was to enable testing.
307
• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to
all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to
speakers or other devices.
Placement
351
• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment
containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To
alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move
it farther away from the source of interference.
352a
• This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do
not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.
352b
• Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such
as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise
could occur when receiving or initiating a call, or while
conversing. Should you experience such problems, you should
relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance
from this unit, or switch them off.
354a
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices
that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise
subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or
discolor the unit.
355b
• When moved from one location to another where the temper-
ature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may
result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore,
before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for several
hours, until the condensation has completely evaporated.
Maintenance
401a
• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that
has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt,
use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
402
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to
avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.
Repairs and Data
452
• Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s memory may be
lost when the unit is sent for repairs. Important data should always
be written down on paper (when possible). During repairs, due care
is taken to avoid the loss of data. However, in certain cases (such as
when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that
it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no
liability concerning such loss of data.
Additional Precautions
551
• Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost
as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To
protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data, we
recommend you to write it down.
552
• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data
that was stored in the unit’s memory once it has been lost. Roland
Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.
553
• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons,
sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and
connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
554
• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
556
• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector
itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing
shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.
558a
• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume
at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you
do not need to be concerned about those around you (especially
when it is late at night).
558d
• This instrument is designed to minimize the extraneous sounds
produced when it’s played. However, since sound vibrations can
be transmitted through floors and walls to a greater degree than
expected, take care not to allow these sounds to become a
nuisance to neighbors, especially when performing at night and
when using headphones.
559a
• When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box
(including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you
will need to use equivalent packaging materials.
562
• Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some
other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions.
• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables
that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use
of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low,
or impossible to hear. For information on cable specifications,
contact the manufacturer of the cable.
4
Contents
USING THE UNIT SAFELY......................................................................2
IMPORTANT NOTES ...............................................................................4
Loading the Battery......................................................................................................................... 7
Connecting the AC Adaptor.......................................................................................................... 7
Adjusting the Head Tension.......................................................................................................... 7
Mounting the RMP-5 on the Stand (PDS-2: Sold Separately)...................................................8
Turning the Power On and Off ................................................................................................................ 9
About the Display ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Practice ..................................................................................................10
Changing the Sounds Assigned to the Pad ..........................................................................................10
Setting the Timer ...................................................................................................................................... 18
Using the RMP-5 with Additional Pads ...............................................19
Adjusting the Pad Sensitivity .................................................................................................................26
Restoring the Factory Settings ................................................................................................................ 26
If an Error Message Appears ..................................................................................................................26
Replacing the Head .................................................................................................................................. 27
Sample Practice Patterns.....................................................................29
INDEX .....................................................................................................34
5
Panel Descriptions
5
4
2
1
3
fig.Panel
1
2
3
8
1.
Mini speaker
Only the metronome sound is played from here (not the sounds
from the pad).
2.
[METRONOME] button
Use this to select pad sounds and for metronome settings.
When the button is held down, the tap icon () blinks in the
display, you can tap the pad to set the metronome tempo (p. 12).
3.
[START/STOP] button
Starts and stops the metronome.
4.
VOLUME knob
Adjusts the sound level from the OUTPUT jack.
* The volume of the mini speaker is adjusted with CLICK VOLUME
(p. 11).
5.
[COACH] button
Selects the Rhythm Coach mode.
When this button is held down, the timer icon () lights in the
display, and the RMP-5 switches to Timer mode (p. 18).
6.
VALUE [+]/[-] button
Use these buttons to change the values of each parameter.
To increase the value rapidly, hold down [+] and press [-]. To
decrease the value rapidly, hold down [-] and press [+].
7.
BEAT indicator
Flashes in quarter note timing.
Red indicator flashes on accent beats.
8.
Head
9.
Sensor
10.
Tuning bolts
Adjusts the head tension.
7
9
Side Panel
fig.Side
926a
4
5
6
10
1.
MIX IN jack
For connecting an external audio source (CD, MD, etc.) for
playing along.
Adjust the volume using the controls on the connected device.
* Do not use a plug converter/adapter. Due to its weight, the plug may
fall out of the jack during performance.
* When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of
equipment connected to this inputs may be low. If this happens, use
connection cables that do not contain resistors, such as those from the
Roland PCS series.
2.
EXT TRIG IN jack
Connect other pads here.
An optional PCS-31L cable allows you to use cymbal pads and
kick trigger pads. For more detailed information, refer to
the RMP-5 with Additional Pads”
3.
OUTPUT jack
For headphones, amp, or audio system.
* The RMP-5 outputs sounds in monaural.
* Do not use a plug converter/adapter. Due to its weight, the plug may
fall out of the jack during performance.
4.
AC Adaptor jack
Connect the AC adaptor (optional) here.
5.
POWER switch
Turns the power on/off.
(p. 19).
“Using
6
Getting Ready
Use only the BOSS PSA-series
AC adaptor. Other adaptors
may cause malfunction or
damage to the RMP-5 and
must never be used.
Loading the Battery
fig.BattCase.e_50
1.
Press down and slide off the lid of the battery
compartment (located on the bottom of the unit).
2.
Connect the snap cord to the battery, and place it inside
the battery compartment.
* Verify the battery’s polarity (+ versus -).
3.
Securely close the battery cover.
* Do not let the snap cord get caught in the battery compartment lid.
When to Change the Battery
The Battery LOW indicator () at the lower right of the
display begins to flash when the battery power drops.
Insufficient battery power lowers the volume level of the mini speaker and causes unstable
operation. Replace the battery as soon as possible.
* We recommend replacement with alkaline batteries.
Connecting the AC Adaptor
A BOSS PSA series AC adaptor (sold separately) can be used to power the RMP-5.
9V
Battery
Battery
Snap
Turn off the power before
connecting the AC adaptor.
Adjusting the Head Tension
fig.Bolt
BEFORE playing the RMP-5, you must tune the head to your
preferred playing tension. The head is NOT tuned before shipping.
Always tighten the tuning bolts in the order shown in the figure.
* Failure to adjust the tension may result in damage to the head.
* Head tension may change with extended use. Make adjustments as needed.
1
8
63
45
7
2
7
Getting Ready
Mounting the RMP-5 on the Stand
(PDS-2: Sold Separately)
1.
First, open the tripod so the legs are spaced at least 50 cm
(20") apart.
2.
Attach the wing screw and washer in the order shown
in the figure.
3.
Attach the pad.
Turn the pad until the screw is just about all the way in;
then stop, and tighten the wing screw from underneath the
stand.
* Do not forcefully try to turn the pad after the screw is already all
the way in. Doing so may damage the stand’s screw.
50 cm (20")
or greater
Washer
Wing screw
Pad attachment
screw size: M8
4.
Adjust the angle of the pad.
Precautions When Folding the Tripod
When folding the PDS-2’s tripod legs to store the unit, be cautious not to get your fingers pinched
while handling the stand.
8
Turning the Power On and Off
941
* Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your audio devices in the order specified.
Turning on devices in the wrong order may cause malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.
1.
Turn the VOLUME knob to the minimum level (completely to the left).
2.
Turn on the POWER switch.
942
* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required
before the unit will operate normally.
3.
While striking the head, gradually turn the VOLUME knob to adjust the volume level.
When Using with the Amp/Audio System
921
* 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 down the volume control on each of the devices in your system.
2.
Turn on the power of the RMP-5.
3.
Turn on the connected amp or audio system, and adjust the volume to the desired level.
When Turning Off the Power
Before switching off the power, lower the volume on each of the devices in your system and then
turn off the devices in the reverse order to which they were switched on.
Getting Ready
About the Display
fig.Display.e
Time Check (p.13)
Beat
Count
Trigger Indicator
Appears when the pad is struck.
EXT1, EXT2 indicators
Lights when the pad connected to the EXT TRIG IN jack is struck.
Tempo/Value
Rhythm Type
Metronome Needle
Timer icon
Indicates the timer’s elapsed time (p.18).
Tap icon
Flashes when Tap Tempo is set (p.12).
Battery LOW Indicator
Flashes when the battery power drops.
9
Practice
Changing the Sounds Assigned to the Pad
Changing these settings allows you to play a variety of different sounds.
1.
Press the [METRONOME] button a number of times to select “” (PAD SOUND).
Press the [+] or [-] button to set the values for each parameter.
3.
Press the [START/STOP] button to turn the metronome on and off.
0 (Off)–15 (Max.)
P12: Simple Surdo
P13: Wood Block & Shaker
P14: Agogo Triplet *
P15: 2-3 Son Clave *
P16: 3-2 Rumba Clave *
P17: Hi-Hat Open Close 1
P18: Hi-Hat Open Close 2
P19: Hi-Hat Open Close 3
P20: Hi-Hat Open Close 4
P21: Hi-Hat Open Close 5
P22: Rock Fill
CLICK VOLUME
Adjusts the volume of the
metronome sound that is heard
when nothing is connected to
the OUTPUT jack. You can
select beep volume from 0–3.
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