Roland a-37 Manuale Proprietario

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A-37 

In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (page 2), please read and observe the following:

• The A-37 can be operated using batteries or an optional adap-

tor. Be careful to insert the batteries the right way around. If 
you prefer to use an adaptor, be sure to purchase a Roland 
ACA model.

• Before connecting the A-37 to other devices, turn off the 

power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or 
damage to other devices.

• Using the A-37 near power amplifiers (or other equipment 

containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To 
alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this instru-
ment; or move it farther away from the source of interfer-
ence. 

• This instrument may interfere with radio and television recep-

tion. Do not use it in the vicinity of such receivers.

• Do not expose the A-37 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 instrument.

• For everyday cleaning wipe the A-37 with a soft, dry cloth or 

one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove 
stubborn dirt, use a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, 
be sure to wipe the instrument thoroughly with a soft, dry 
cloth.

• Never use benzene, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, 

to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

• Please be aware that all data contained in the instrument’s 

memory may be lost when it is sent for repairs. Important 
data should always be backed up via MIDI (see p. 12). In cer-
tain 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. Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of 
data.

• Please be aware that the memory contents can be irretriev-

ably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper opera-
tion of the instrument. To protect yourself against the risk of 
losing important data, we recommend that you periodically 
save a backup copy of important data in the instrument’s 
memory.

• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the instrument’s 

buttons, other controls, and jacks/connectors. Rough handling 
can lead to malfunctions. 

• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

• When connecting/disconnecting MIDI cables, grasp the con-

nector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid 
causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements. 

• A small amount of heat will radiate from the instrument dur-

ing normal operation. This is perfectly normal.

• When you need to transport the instrument, package it in the 

box (including padding) that it came in. Otherwise, you will 
need to use equivalent packaging materials, or a flightcase.

Important notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1. The A-37 in a nutshell  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2. Panel descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3. The basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.1 Inserting or replacing the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.2 Connecting an optional AC adaptor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.3 Connecting the A-37  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.4 Powering up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

4. Keyboard modes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

5. Configuring the A-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.1 Selecting the parameter to be edited. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.2 CONTROL parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
5.3 DATA parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
5.4 PRG CHG parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

6. Miscellaneous. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.1 Transpose  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
6.2 About MIDI Thru  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
6.3 Working with Patches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
6.4 Restoring the factory settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
6.5 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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