Page 2 - NOTICE; FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION; WARNING
IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: BROWN: As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:The wire which is coloured...
Page 5 - IMPORTANT NOTES; Power Supply: Use of Batteries; Maintenance; Repairs and Data
5 IMPORTANT NOTES 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...
Page 6 - Main Features
6 IMPORTANT NOTES 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. Y...
Page 7 - Contents; Changing the Settings of the Memory Buttons 25
7 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ....................................... 3 IMPORTANT NOTES ............................................... 5 Main Features ........................................................ 6 Panel Descriptions................................................. 8 Top Panel .........
Page 8 - Panel Descriptions; Top Panel
8 Panel Descriptions fig.FrontPanel.eps Top Panel Memory Buttons [1]–[4] These call up the sound sets registered at memory locations 1–4. [INST] Button Use this to select the pad’s sounds, or to make sound settings. By holding down this button for a while (approximately two seconds), you can enter L...
Page 9 - Indications in the Display
9 Panel Descriptions fig.Display.eps The battery indicator is an approximation. When the remaining battery power runs low, the audio quality may be affected or operation may become unstable. Please replace the batteries as soon as possible. Indications in the Display Battery Indicator This indicates...
Page 10 - Side Panel
10 Panel Descriptions fig.Connect.eps • If you use an AC adaptor, use only the specified model (PSB-series). • When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the input (MIX IN jack) may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain res...
Page 11 - Getting Ready to Play; Install the Batteries
11 Getting Ready to Play fig.triggerin.eps 1. Make sure that the cable that connects the TRIGGER IN jack on the sound module’s side panel to the TRIGGER OUT jack of the pad is connected securely at both ends. This cable is connected when the RMP-12 is shipped from the factory. Make sure that the plu...
Page 12 - Removing the Batteries
12 Getting Ready to Play Removing the Batteries To remove the batteries, switch off the RMP-12’s power, detach the battery cover, and pull the end of the battery tie to remove the batteries. The batteries may fly out if you pull too strongly on a battery tie. Use caution when removing the batteries....
Page 13 - Using the Cable Tie; Adjusting the Head Tension
13 Getting Ready to Play Before you begin playing, use the included drum key to adjust the head tension for the desired strike response. The head is NOT tuned before shipping. Always tighten the tuning bolts in the order shown in the figure. fig.TuningBolt.eps If the head is tensioned too tightly, y...
Page 14 - About the Attachable Marching Carrier; About the Tilt Feature
14 Getting Ready to Play Caution when attaching the RMP-12 to a marching carrier • If you want to attach the RMP-12 to a marching snare carrier, use the specified model (sold separately: Roland OP- RMP12 ). • Do not put your fingers between the RMP-12 and OP-RMP12. Your fingers could get pinched, ca...
Page 15 - Attachment
15 Getting Ready to Play Attachment 1. Using the drum key included with the RMP-12 or a commercially available drum key, loosen the screws (A, two locations) by approximately 10 mm. fig.1j * Avoid placing fingers inside the holes in which the J-rods are inserted. 2. Loosen the screws (B, two locatio...
Page 17 - If an Amp is Connected to the OUTPUT Jack; Turning the Power On and Off; When Turning Off the Power
17 Getting Ready to Play 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 [PHONES VOLUME] knob to the minimum level. 2. Switch on ...
Page 18 - Selecting Sounds; Factory settings
18 Selecting Sounds A set of two sounds is assigned to each memory button [1]–[4]: one sound played by the head and another sound played by the rim. 1. Press one of the [1]–[4] buttons. The name of the sound set assigned to the selected button will be displayed for approximately two seconds. Then, t...
Page 19 - Practicing; Using the Metronome; Time Check Indicator
19 Practicing 1. Press the [ (metronome)] button. The metronome will sound. The time check indicator will appear. The timer icon will appear, allowing you to view the elapsed time. 2. Use the select knob to set the tempo (20–300). 3. The time check indicator will respond when you strike the pad. 4. ...
Page 20 - Changing the Metronome Settings
20 Practicing 1. Press the [BEAT] button. The METRONOME icon will blink in the display. 2. Turn the select knob to choose the parameter that you want to edit, and then press the select knob. The value of the parameter you’re editing will blink. 3. Turn the select knob to edit the value, and then pre...
Page 21 - Practicing with Coach Mode; Editing the Menu Settings
21 Practicing 1. Press the [COACH] button. The RMP-12 will enter Coach mode. A menu name will appear. 2. Turn the select knob to select the desired menu. 3. Press the [ (metronome)] button to start the menu. The way in which the menu ends will depend on the menu. Refer to the page that explains each...
Page 22 - How to practice
22 Practicing This function lets you practice your accuracy while listening to the metronome. The screen will indicate a numeric score according to how well your pad strikes match the beat. You can make the following settings. As an alternative to pressing the [ (metronome)] button, you can also sta...
Page 25 - Changing the Settings of the Memory Buttons; Naming a Sound Set
25 Changing the Settings of the Memory Buttons A sound set together with settings such as tuning and volume can be registered to each memory button. 1. Press one of the [1]–[4] buttons to select the memory location whose settings you want to change. 2. Press the [INST] button. The INST icon in the d...
Page 26 - Sound List
26 Changing the Settings of the Memory Buttons Sound List No. Display Name 1 mSD 1 Marching Snare Drum 14"x12" 2 mSD 1r Marching Snare Drum 14"x12" Rim 3 mSD 2 Double Snare Drum 13"x11" 4 mSD 2r Double Snare Drum 13"x11" Rim 5 mSD 3 Short Snare Drum 14"x10" 6 ...
Page 28 - Performing in Live Mode; Muting the Sound of the Pad; Keeping the Pad Muted
28 Performing in Live Mode The RMP-12 provides a “Live mode” that lets you lock the function of buttons that you would not use during a live performance, so that the metronome will not start sounding even if you inadvertently press a button. 1. Hold down the [INST] button for about two seconds. The ...
Page 29 - System Settings; How to Make System Settings; Adjusting the Display’s Contrast
29 System Settings Settings that affect the entire RMP-12 are called “system settings.” 1. Hold down the [BEAT] button for a while. The SYSTEM icon will blink in the display. 2. Turn the select knob to choose the parameter that you want to edit, and then press the select knob. The value of the param...
Page 31 - Appendix; If an Error Message Appears; Replacing the Head
31 Appendix This section lists the different error messages that may appear, along with their meanings and measures to resolve the problems described. The head and hoop rubber are consumable items whose performance will diminish with use over time. If the head surface or the hoop rubber should becom...
Page 32 - Specifications
32 Appendix RMP-12: Marching Percussion In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice. Specifications Pad Head Size 12 inches Trigger 2 (Head, Rim) Instruments 128 Instrument Parameters Tuning, Volume Memory Bank ...
Page 33 - Index; Numerics
33 Index Numerics [1]–[4] buttons ................................................ 18 A AC Adaptor ....................................................... 12 Auto Power-off ............................................... 17 B Batteries ............................................................ 11 ...
Page 35 - Information
As of Oct. 1, 2007 (ROLAND) Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Rolanddistributor in your country as shown below. EGYPT Al Fanny Trading Office 9, EBN Hagar Al Askalany Street,ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, EGYPTTEL: (022)-418-5531 R...
