Roland FANTOM-8 - Safe Unit Operation; Warning and Caution Notices; Safety Symbols Explained; General Safety Precautions

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
Used for instructions intended to alert the
user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.
* Material damage refers to damage or
other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic animals
or pets.
Used for instructions intended to alert the
user to the risk of death or severe injury
should the unit be used improperly.
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 power-cord
plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
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.
About WARNING and CAUTION Notices
About the Symbols
ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
WARNING
Make sure that the power cord is
grounded
Connect mains plug of this model
to a mains socket outlet with a
protective earthing connection.
To completely turn o power to the unit,
pull out the plug from the outlet
Even with the power switch turned
o, this unit is not completely
separated from its main source of
power. When the power needs to be
completely turned o, turn o the
power switch on the unit, then pull out the plug
from the outlet. For this reason, the outlet into
which you choose to connect the power cord’s
plug should be one that is within easy reach
and readily accessible.
Concerning the Auto O function
The power to this unit will be
turned o automatically after a
predetermined amount of time
has passed since it was last used
for playing music, or its buttons or
controls were operated (Auto O function). If
you do not want the power to be turned o
automatically, disengage the Auto O function
(p. 8).
Do not disassemble or modify by
yourself
Do not carry out anything unless you
are instructed to do so in the owner’s
manual. Otherwise, you risk causing
malfunction.
Do not repair or replace parts by yourself
Be sure to contact your dealer, a
Roland service center, or an ocial
Roland dealer.
For a list of Roland service centers
and ocial Roland dealers, refer to
the Roland website.
WARNING
Do not use or store in the following types
of locations
• Subject to temperature extremes
(e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed
vehicle, near a heating duct, on top
of heat-generating equipment);
or are
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on
wet oors); or are
• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are
• Subject to salt exposure; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty or sandy; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration and
shakiness; or are
• Placed in a poorly ventilated location.
Use only the stand that is recommended
This unit should be used only with
a stand that is recommended by
Roland.
Do not place in a location that is unstable
When using the unit with a stand
recommended by Roland, 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.
Precautions regarding placement of this
unit on a stand
Be sure to follow the instructions in
the Owner’s Manual carefully when
placing this unit on a stand (*2).
If it is not set up properly, you risk
creating an unstable situation which
could lead to the unit falling or the stand
toppling, and may result in injury.
Connect the power cord to an outlet of
the correct voltage
The unit should be connected to
a power supply only of the type
described as marked on the rear side
of unit.
WARNING
Use only the supplied power cord
Use only the attached power cord.
Also, the supplied power cord must
not be used with any other device.
Do not bend the power cord or place
heavy objects on it
Otherwise, re or electric shock may
result.
Avoid extended use at high volume
Use of the unit at high volume for
extended periods of time may cause
hearing loss. If you ever experience
any hearing loss or ringing in the
ears, you should immediately
stop using the unit and consult a specialized
physician.
Do not allow foreign objects or liquids to
enter unit; never place containers with
liquid on unit
Do not place containers containing
liquid (e.g., ower vases) on this
product. Never allow foreign objects
(e.g., ammable objects, coins, wires)
or liquids (e.g., water or juice) to enter
this product. Doing so may cause
short circuits, faulty operation, or
other malfunctions.
Turn o the unit if an abnormality or
malfunction occurs
In the following cases, immediately
turn o the power, remove the
power cord from the outlet, and
contact your dealer, a Roland service
center, or an ocial Roland dealer for
service.
• The power cord has been damaged; or
• If smoke or unusual odor occurs; or
• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been
spilled onto the unit; or
• The unit has been exposed to rain (or
otherwise has become wet); or
• The unit does not appear to operate normally
or exhibits a marked change in performance.
For a list of Roland service centers and ocial
Roland dealers, refer to the Roland website.