Roland PM-16 - User Manual

Follow basic precautions when using electric products to reduce injury risk.

Instructions pertaining to risks of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

Instructions on grounding and potential radio/TV interference.

Overview of buttons, knobs, displays, and jacks on the PM-16's front panel.

Guidelines for selecting the correct power supply and suitable installation locations.

Instructions for cleaning the unit and managing memory backup.

Important advice on avoiding foreign matter, spills, and display care.

Diagram and description of connecting optional pads and MIDI sound sources like rhythm machines.

Details on connecting and using optional pedal switches for patch changes.

Procedure to restore original factory settings for patches 11-16.

Explains the PM-16's function as a MIDI converter and the concept of patches.

Introduces the Basic Edit Mode for fundamental parameter adjustments.

How to select and play patches, and change them using pedal switches.

Introduces the Advanced Edit Mode for more detailed sound shaping and pad assignments.

Procedures for copying patch contents between patches or pads.

Method to trigger sounds from the sound source without striking a pad.

How to use the optional memory card for saving, loading, and switching patches.

Features like switching patches via MIDI, OMNI settings, MIDI MIX, and patch data transfer.

Lists common error messages and their causes and solutions.

Blank tables for recording patch settings and parameters.

Details on MIDI messages sent and received by the PM-16.

Explains Roland's exclusive messages for data transfer and device identification.

A chart detailing transmitted, recognized, and remark details for various MIDI functions.

Technical details including memory capacity, dimensions, power, and connectors.

List of compatible accessories, pads, and optional equipment.