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* This device contains demo data (Phrase Memory 90–99).

Once you delete these, they cannot be recovered. Please back them up as described in “Backing up to your computer” (p. 37).

* With the factory settings, the RC-300’s power will automatically be switched o 10 hours after you stop playing or operating the unit.

If you want to have the power remain on all the time, change the “Auto O” setting to “OFF” as described on “Auto O Settings” (p. 33).

The settings you were editing will be lost when the power is turned o. If you want to keep your settings, you must save your settings

before turning the power o.

Main Features

Welcome to the Loop Station!

The RC-300 is a pedal-type recorder that lets you record audio phrases from your guitar or vocal etc., and play them back by operating the pedal.

You can create a wide variety of performances by layering sound while you record and carry out play back in real time.

• You can save a maximum of approximately 3 hours of stereo sound (*total for all phrase memory) and up to 99 phrase memories.

• Three-track recording allows a wide range of performance possibilities.

• You can input audio in stereo.

• In addition to guitar (INST) input, a MIC input and AUX IN jacks are also provided. You can connect a microphone and loop-record your voice, or

record sound from your digital audio player.

• You can easily connect the RC-300 to your computer using a single USB cable. Once connected, you gain a digital audio connection with your

computer and the ability to export/import loop phrases (WAV les) (p. 36).

• You can apply an eect that is synchronized with the tempo of tracks while you play it back. You can use the EXP (expression) pedal to control

eects (p. 28).

• Two RC-300 units can be synchronized after connecting them together using a MIDI cable (p. 39).

Owner’s Manual

Summary of content (48 pages)

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Owner’s Manual * This device contains demo data (Phrase Memory 90–99). Once you delete these, they cannot be recovered. Please back them up as described in “Backing up to your computer” (p. 37). * With the factory settings, the RC-300’s power will automatically be switched off 10 hours after you stop playing or operating the unit. If you want to have the power remain on all the time, change the “Auto Off” setting to “OFF” as described on “Auto Off Settings” (p. 33).
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Contents Main Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Panel Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Top Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Phrase Memory Settings. . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents System Settings (Settings for the Entire RC-300). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Specifying the Operation of the [LOOP FX] Pedal. . . . . . . . . . 32 Limiting the Phrase Memories That can be Switched (Phrase Memory Extent). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Adjusting the Auto Recording Sensitivity (Trigger Level). . . 33 Changing the Switching Order of Recording g Overdubbing g Playback (REC Pedal Action). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Panel Descriptions Top Panel 1 2 3 7 4 5 6 8 Name Explanation Page MASTER 1 MASTER [LEVEL] knob Adjusts the volume of the entire RC-300 (MAIN OUTPUT jacks). * The MASTER [LEVEL] knob does not affect the SUB OUTPUT jacks or USB audio. TRACK 2 p. 17 TRACK [1]–[3] sliders Adjust the volume of the tracks. STATUS indicators Lights when there is data in a track. p. 10 TRACK [EDIT] buttons Used to make settings for each track. p.
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Panel Descriptions Name Explanation Page Overview MEMORY This indicates the current phrase memory number, or various other information. The following information is shown in the Play screen, which is the RC-300’s main screen. Phrase memory number Phrase memory name Basic Operation p. 10 Display INIT MEMORY 4 [MEMORY EDIT] button [SYSTEM] button Press this button to make phrase memory settings. p. 20 p. 32 p.
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Panel Descriptions Rear Panel Connections DC IN jack Adjusting the input level Connect the included AC adaptor here. Adjust each [INPUT LEVEL] knob so that the PEAK indicator lights only occasionally, when the level of the input is at its highest. INPUT MIC jack INPUT INST jacks Connect your microphone here. Connect your guitar, bass, or effects unit to these jacks. [PHANTOM] switch setting If you’re using a condenser microphone, choose the “ON” setting.
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Panel Descriptions Overview Turning On the Power Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. Turn on the power to your amp last. When powering down Turn off the power to your amp first. Basic Operation 1. When powering up Turn the [POWER] switch ON. Saving * This unit is equipped with a protection circuit.
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Overview of the RC-300 How the RC-300 is organized Phrase Memory 99 Phrase Memory 1 Track 1 Track 2 LOOP FX Track 3 Rhythm System Settings What are tracks (p. 16) and phrase memories (p. 20)? The RC-300 provides three “tracks” that are used to record and play back the sound of an instrument or microphone. These three tracks combined form what is called a “phrase memory.” Up to 99 phrase memories can be stored. What is a rhythm? (p.
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Overview of the RC-300 Overview Basic Editing Procedure Editing the RC-300’s settings is a simple and consistent procedure. Before you continue, please take a moment to learn the basic editing procedures. Reference Page Settings for each track p. 16 Phrase memory settings p. 20 Rhythm settings p. 25 LOOP FX settings p. 28 System settings p. 32 Saving 1. Item Basic Operation For details on each item, refer to the pages listed below. Press the button for the type of item you want to edit.
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Basic Operation To perform recording, overdubbing, and playback, press the [REC/DUB/PLAY] pedal as shown in the diagram. Selecting a Phrase Memory Use the [MEMORY/VALUE] knob to select a phrase memory (1–99). Phrase memory number Phrase memory name INIT MEMORY EMPTY Recording Record your guitar or bass performance, or the sound from an audio player connected to the AUX IN jack. Pressing the [REC/DUB/PLAY] pedal switches the unit to overdubbing. • Auto recording (p.
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Basic Operation Overview Overdubbing Loop Playback Play back track as loops. Basic Operation Layer your performances while the track plays as a loop. Pressing the [REC/DUB/PLAY] pedal switches the unit to overdubbing. Pressing the [REC/DUB/PLAY] pedal switches the unit to playback. Saving • You can Undo and Redo (p. 12). Track Phrase Memory Regardless of the timing, pressing the [STOP] pedal will stop the track.
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Basic Operation Cancelling a Recording/Overdubbing (Undo/Redo/Track Clear) You can undo/redo by holding down the [REC/DUB/PLAY] pedal for two seconds or longer. You can clear the track by holding down the [STOP] pedal for two seconds or longer. Operation Explanation If you hold down the [REC/DUB/PLAY] pedal for two seconds or longer during recording, overdubbing or playback, the recording or the most recent overdub on each track will be cancelled.
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Basic Operation 3 With this method, you’ll overdub all of the sounds on track 1. 1 2 4 Record your vocal into the microphone: “Dun! Dun! Dun! ...” 5 Saving Overdub your vocal into the microphone: “Pah! Pah! Pah!” Recording Overdubbing The sound will automatically start over at the end of the second measure. 6 Phrase Memory Press the track 1 [REC/DUB/PLAY] pedal to switch to loop playback.
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Saving a Phrase Memory Saving a Phrase Memory (Write) If you select a different phrase memory or turn off the power after recording or overdubbing, the data you recorded will be lost. If you want to keep the data, you must save it. 1. Copying a Track from Another Phrase Memory (Track Copy) You can then take a specific track from that phrase memory and copy it to the current phrase memory. While playback is stopped, press the [WRITE] button.
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Saving a Phrase Memory You can exchange phrase memories with one another, rearranging the phrase memories. This operation erases a phrase memory and initializes its settings. Select an exchange-source phrase memory. * This device contains demo data (Phrase Memory 90–99). Once you delete these, they cannot be recovered. Please back them up as described in “Backing up to your computer” (p. 37). Press the [WRITE] button. 1. 2. Press the [WRITE] button. Saving 3.
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Settings for Each Track Overview of the Playback Settings Synchronizing the Tempo (Tempo Sync) Each track saves the tempo at which that track was recorded. This is called the “original tempo” (p. 19) of the track. The phrase memory also has a “phrase memory tempo” (p. 21) that is shared by all tracks 1, 2, and 3. The RC-300 lets you specify the playback method independently for each track.
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Settings for Each Track Overview Settings for Each Track Here you can specify the playback method and other settings individually for each track. First press the [EDIT] button of the track that you want to edit. Parameter Track1:Play Mode LOOP Value Basic Operation For details, refer to “Basic Editing Procedure” (p. 9). Explanation Specifying How the Track Will Play (Play Mode) This specifies whether the track playback will be looped or one-shot (i.e., not looped).
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Settings for Each Track Parameter Value Track1:Rec Level 100 Explanation Adjusting the recording level of the Tracks (Recording Level) You can adjust the recording level of the tracks. If you set the recording level at 100 (default value), the volume of the performance and that of the recording will be identical. 0–200 Track1:Pan CENTER If you set the recording level to a value lower than 100, the volume of the recording will be lower than that of the performance.
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Settings for Each Track Parameter Value Overview Track1:Output MAIN+SUB Explanation Assigning a Track’s Output Jacks (Output Select) For each track, you can specify the jacks from which its sound will be output. MAIN The sound is output from the MAIN OUTPUT and PHONES jacks. SUB The sound is output from the SUB OUTPUT jacks. The sound is not output from the MAIN OUTPUT and PHONES jacks. MAIN+SUB The sound is output from the MAIN and SUB OUTPUT jacks and the PHONES jack.
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Phrase Memory Settings Here you can make settings that apply to the entire phrase memory. First press the [MEMORY EDIT] button. For details, refer to “Basic Editing Procedure” (p. 9). Parameter Value Explanation Naming Phrase Memories (Memory Names) Memory:Name INIT MEMORY You can give names to phrase memories (memory names) using up to 16 characters. To access the memory name screen, press the [MEMORY EDIT] button and then press the [ ] button.
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Phrase Memory Settings Parameter Explanation Overview Memory:MIDI Sync INTERNAL Value Synchronizing the Tempo of Two RC-300 Units (MIDI Sync) MIDI OUT connector MIDI IN connector RC-300 (Master unit) RC-300 (Slave unit) Saving Reference For more detailed information about MIDI and synchronization, refer to “MIDI settings” (p. 38). This RC-300 unit will operate at its own specified phrase memory tempo.
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Phrase Memory Settings Parameter Value Memory:Auto Rec OFF Explanation Simultaneously Starting Recording When Sounds are Input (Auto Recording) “Auto recording” starts recording the moment you begin playing your guitar or play back your audio player. Memory:Single Tr Play OFF OFF Recording will begin the instant you press the [REC/DUB/PLAY] pedal. ON When you press the [REC/DUB/PLAY] pedal, the REC indicator will blink rapidly, and the RC-300 will enter recording-standby mode.
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Phrase Memory Settings Overview Assigning the Function of Pedals and External Controllers (Assign) For each phrase memory, you can assign the function of the RC-300’s pedals and any connected external pedals (EXP pedals, foot switches: p. 24). You can also make assignments for control change messages received from an external MIDI device (e.g., FC-300). Parameter Assign1 Switch Value ON Explanation Enabling Assignments 1–8 (Assign Switch) Here you can specify whether assignments will be used.
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Phrase Memory Settings Parameter Value Explanation Specifying the Type of Operation (Source Mode) Assign1 Src Mode MOMENT If a momentary-type foot switch (such as the separately sold FS-5U) is connected as the source, you can specify how foot switch operations will affect the value. * If the [LOOP FX] pedal is set to MOMENT, it will no longer be possible to enter Pedal Function mode (p. 10) by holding down the [LOOP FX] pedal for two seconds or longer.
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About Rhythm In addition to its three tracks, the RC-300 can also play a “rhythm.” Overview You can record while listening to a rhythm at the tempo you specify. 1. Basic Operation Sounding a Rhythm Press the RHYTHM [ON/OFF] button to turn the rhythm sound on/off. • Use the RHYTHM [LEVEL] knob to adjust the volume of the rhythm. • The [TAP TEMPO] button will blink in time with the rhythm (red on the first beat, green on subsequent beats). • When you save a phrase memory (p.
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About Rhythm Parameter Value Rhythm:Rec Count OFF Explanation Playing a Count-In When Recording (Recording CountIn) You can have recording start after a count-in sound is played. A count-in won’t be sounded when a track for which Loop Sync is ON is being played back. Rhythm:PlayCount OFF Rhythm:Stop OFF OFF No count-in is played. 1MEAS Recording starts after a one-measure count-in is played.
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About Rhythm Overview Rhythm pattern list fig.
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Using LOOP FX You can apply an effect to the sound of each track. This effect is called a “LOOP FX.” The effect will be applied in synchronization with the phrase memory tempo. Turning LOOP FX On/Off 1. Press the [LOOP FX] pedal to turn LOOP FX on/off. Controlling LOOP FX You can control the LOOP FX by the depth to which you depress the [EXP 1] pedal. An effect that is most appropriate for the selected LOOP FX type will be applied by the [EXP 1] pedal.
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Using LOOP FX Parameter Value Selecting the LOOP FX Category and Type (LOOP FX Category, LOOP FX Type) Here you can select the LOOP FX category and type. TRANSPOSE Basic Operation FX:Type Overview FX:Category TRANSPOSE Explanation Press the [ ] button to access the type screen, and then select the LOOP FX type from within the selected category. (You can’t select types across categories.
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Using LOOP FX TRANSPOSE setting Parameter FX:Transpose Value +1 -12–+12 SLICER settings Explanation Specify the amount of transposition in semitone units that will occur when the effect is on. With a setting of +12, the pitch will be one octave higher when the effect is on. Parameter FX:Mode Value Explanation P01 P01–P10 Selects the slice pattern used to cut the sound. 50 0–100, 1 MEAS– Specifies the rate at which the 16-step sequence will repeat.
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Using LOOP FX DISTORTION settings Parameter Value FX:Level 50 0–100 Explanation Adjusts the volume level of the effect. Parameter Value FX:Mode NATURAL OD Parameter OFF–100, 4 MEAS– Adjusts the rate of modulation. 50 0–100 Adjusts the depth of modulation. 50 0–100 Adjusts the cutoff frequency of the filter. Increasing this value will raise the cutoff frequency. 50 FX:Depth FX:Freq FX:Resonance 80 WARM OD A warm overdrive. DISTORTION This is a sharp distortion with rich sustain.
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System Settings (Settings for the Entire RC-300) Settings that are shared by the entire RC-300, such as those for the contrast of display and the auto off function are called “system settings.” First press the [SYSTEM] button. For details, refer to “Basic Editing Procedure” (p. 9). Parameter Sys:LCD Contrast 8 Value Explanation Adjusting the Display’s Brightness (LCD Contrast) In some locations where the RC-300 is set up, you may find that the display is difficult to read.
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System Settings (Settings for the Entire RC-300) Parameter 50 Adjusting the Auto Recording Sensitivity (Trigger Level) This sets the input level at which recording is started (the trigger level) when Auto Recording (p. 22) is used. 0–100 Input levels at or above the value set here will cause recording to start.
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System Settings (Settings for the Entire RC-300) MIDI-Related Settings Here you can make settings for using the RC-300 connected with an external MIDI device or with a second RC-300 unit. Reference For details on MIDI, refer to “Connecting an External MIDI Device or Another RC-300 Unit” (p. 38). Parameter Sys:MIDI Rx Ch Sys:MIDI Omni Sys:MIDI Tx Ch Value 1 ON Rx Sys:MIDI Sync MEMORY Explanation MIDI Receive Channel 1–16 This procedure sets the MIDI channel used for receiving MIDI messages.
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System Settings (Settings for the Entire RC-300) Here you can make USB-related settings for when the RC-300 is connected to a computer via USB. Overview USB-Related Settings USB audio flow Basic Operation RC-300 USB IN Out Select MAIN USB IN Level SUB Reference MAIN+SUB For details on USB connection, refer to “Connecting to Your Computer via USB” (p. 36). USB OUT Level Saving Same output sound as the MAIN OUTPUT jacks * The MASTER [LEVEL] knob does not affect USB audio.
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Connecting to Your Computer via USB If you use an USB cable to connect the RC-300’s USB connector to a USB connector on your computer, you’ll be able to do the following things. USB Function Settings You can make various settings for the USB functionality, such as the volume of USB audio. For details, refer to “USB-Related Settings” (p. 35). USB mass storage You can back up RC-300 tracks (WAV files) to your computer or load WAV files from your computer to the RC-300.
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Connecting to Your Computer via USB 6. 7. Back up the data as described below. Windows 7 users Within Computer (or My Computer), open “BOSS_RC-300” (or Removable Disk). In the lower right of your screen, click the [ and then click “Eject RC-300.” Mac OS users Mac OS users Copy the entire “ROLAND” folder from the BOSS_RC-300 drive to your computer. Drag the “BOSS_RC-300” icon to the trash (“Eject” icon). Disconnect the USB cable from your computer.
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Connecting an External MIDI Device or Another RC-300 Unit What is MIDI? MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard specification that allows musical data to be transferred between electronic musical instruments and computers.
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Connecting an External MIDI Device or Another RC-300 Unit Operation Over View Switching Phrase Memory Numbers The RC-300’s phrase memories switch simultaneously upon receipt of corresponding Program Change messages from external MIDI devices. Overview Controlling the RC-300 from an External MIDI Device Explanation Switching Phrase Memories The RC-300 can receive Program Change messages numbered 1 through 99, corresponding to the 99 individual phrase memories 1–99.
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Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) Restoring the RC-300’s system settings (System parameters) to their original factory default settings is referred to as “Factory Reset.” 3. Factory Reset will return the system settings to their factory-set state, and will erase (initialize) all phrase memories. * This device contains demo data (Phrase Memory 90–99). When you erase (initialize) all phrase memories, the demo data will also be erased and cannot be recovered.
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Troubleshooting Problem Action Are the connection cables shorted? Try substituting with other connection cables. Is the RC-300 properly connected to other devices? Confirm the connections to other devices (p. 6). Overview Items to check Problems with Sound No sound/low volume Could the [TRACK] sliders or the [MASTER LEVEL] knob be lowered? Adjust sliders/knobs to the suitable positions. Could the phrase memory level (p. 20) be lowered? Adjust the phrase memory level.
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Troubleshooting Error Message List Display Buffer Full! Data Error! Data Damaged! Event Full! Memory Full! MIDI Error! MIDI Off Line! Not Empty! Stop PLAY/REC! System Error! Meaning Action An excessive volume of messages were received and could not be processed properly. Decrease the amount of MIDI messages that are being sent to the RC-300. A problem has occurred with the content of the RC-300’s Consult your Roland dealer or local Roland Service. memory.
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Specifications BOSS RC-300: Loop Station TRACK 1–3 sliders Nominal Input Level INPUT MIC: -50 dBu (variable) INPUT INST: -10 dBu (variable) INPUT AUX: -20 dBu (variable) Knobs Input Impedance INPUT MIC: 4 k ohms INPUT INST: 1 M ohm INPUT AUX: 47 k ohms MASTER LEVEL knob RHYTHM LEVEL knob AUX knob INST knob MIC knob Displays 7 segments, 2 characters (LED) 16 characters, 2 lines (backlit LCD) Nominal Output Level MAIN OUTPUT: -10 dBu SUB OUTPUT: -10 dBu Output Impedance 2 k ohms Recommended Load
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly. 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. WARNING Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor.
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IMPORTANT NOTES • 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. • This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers. • Recording, duplication, distribution, sale, lease, performance, or broadcast of copyrighted material (musical works, visual works, broadcasts, live performances, etc.
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Index A I P T AC adaptor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 All start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 [ALL START/STOP] pedal . . . . . . . . . 11 Assign. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Assign Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Assign Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Assign Target. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Auto Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Auto Rec . .
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For China For the USA Model Name : Type of Equipment : Responsible Party : Address : Telephone : DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement RC-300 Effector Roland Corporation U.S. 5100 S. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 (323) 890-3700 For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
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