BOSS TU-05 Clip On Tuner Owner’s Manual

TU-05 Clip-On Tuner
Owner’s Manual

Before using this product, carefully read this owner’s manual. After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.

Charging

When the battery icon indicates that the remaining amount is low ( ), charge the battery as soon as possible. Use the included USB charging cable to connect this device to a commercially available USB AC adaptor.

• Charge the device using the included USB cable. Do not use the included USB cable with any other device.

Restoring the Factory Settings
If you want to return this device to its factory settings, use a commercially available SIM removal pin or a straightened paper clip to press the [RESET] button.

Specifications

Flat tuning: Regular–3 semitone lower
Expected battery life| Approx. 10 hours

• These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
  Power Supply| Lithium polymer battery
  Dimensions| 42 (W) x 48 (D) x 58 (H) mm
  1-11/16 (W) x 1-15/16 (D) x 2-5/16 (H) inches
  Weight| 35 g / 2 oz
  Accessories| Owner’s Manual, USB charging cable

• This device automatically powers off when it has been idle for approximately five minutes (auto-off).

• This document explains the specifications of the product at the time that the document was issued. For the latest information, refer to the Roland website.

USING THE SAFETY

About WARNING and CAUTION Notices
About the Symbols

WARNING| Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.
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CAUTION| 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 as domestic animals or pets.
  | 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.
  | 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 the plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

WARNING

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 official Roland dealer.
For a list of Roland service centers and official Roland dealers, refer to the Roland website.
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 floors); 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.

Do not allow foreign objects or liquids to enter the unit; never place containers with liquid on the unit
 Do not place containers containing liquid (e.g., flower vases) on this product. Never allow foreign objects (e.g., flammable 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.
Be cautious to protect children from injury
Always make sure that an adult is on hand to provide supervision and guidance when using the unit in places where children are present, or when a child will be using the unit.
Turn off the unit if an abnormality or malfunction occurs
In the following cases, immediately turn off the power and contact your dealer, a Roland service center, or an official Roland dealer for service.

• If smoke or unusual odor occurs; or
• Objects have fallen into, 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 exhibit a marked change in performance.

For a list of Roland service centers and official Roland dealers, refer to the Roland website.
Do not drop or subject to strong impact
Otherwise, you risk causing damage or malfunction.
Handling units that contain a lithium-ion battery
Do not use, recharge, or leave the unit in a location that is subject to high temperature

• In direct sunlight
• Near a fire
• Inside a vehicle on a hot day, etc.
• Ambient temperature range during using: 0–35 °C (32–95 °F)
• Ambient temperature range during charging: 5–35 °C (41–95 °F)
• Ambient temperature range during storing: 0–40 °C (32–104 °F)
• Do not leave the unit recharging for an extended time
• When recharging is completed, disconnect the power supply used for recharging; do not leave the power supply connected for an extended time.

CAUTION

Avoid climbing on top of the unit, or placing heavy objects on it
Otherwise, you risk injury as the result of the unit toppling over or dropping down.
Precautions if liquid leaks from the product
If liquid leaks from the internal lithium-ion battery, observe the following precautions.

• Do not touch the liquid with your bare hands.
• If any of the leaking fluid gets into your eyes, loss of vision may result. Do not rub your eyes; use clean water to flush them thoroughly. Then, promptly see a doctor.
• Burning of the skin or dermatitis may result if the fluid has gotten onto your skin or clothing. Use clean water to flush affected areas thoroughly; then, promptly see a doctor.

Power Supply: Use of Batteries

• This product is equipped with a lithium-ion battery.

• Even if you do not use this product for an extended period of time, you should charge it once every three months to prevent the internal lithium-ion battery from degrading.

• The ambient temperature range during charging is 5–35°C
  However, in order to take full advantage of the rechargeable lithium-ion battery’s performance, we recommend that you charge it in a temperature range of 10–30°C.

• If you need to dispose of this product, do not simply discard it with your household waste; if the internal lithium-ion battery becomes unusable, you should dispose of it in compliance with local regulations.

• This unit contains a lithium-ion battery. When disposing of this unit, please observe the regulations applicable to your locality. Never remove the lithium-ion battery. Doing so may cause bursting or fire.

Placement

• This unit may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this unit in the vicinity of such receivers.
• When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity are very different, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours until the condensation has completely evaporated.
• Do not leave this unit attached to the guitar or bass for a long period of time. Depending on the coating on the guitar or bass, the coating material may lose its feel.

Maintenance

• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol, or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

Additional Precautions

• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
• When 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.
• When disposing of the packing carton or cushioning material in which this unit was packed, you must observe the waste disposal regulations that apply to your locality.

Intellectual Property Right

• Roland and BOSS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• Company names and product names appearing in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

For the USA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet the FCC class B limit.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For Canada
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)

For EU Countries
Manufacturer:
Roland Corporation
2036-1 Nakagawa, Hosoe-cho, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 431-1304, JAPAN
Importer:
Roland Corporation
ENA 23 Zone 1 nr. 1620 Klaus-Michael Kuehnelaan 13, 2440 Geel, BELGIUM

For the U.K.
Manufacturer:
Roland Corporation
2036-1 Nakagawa, Hosoe-cho, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 431-1304, JAPAN
Importer:
Roland Europe Group Limited
Hive 2, 1530 Arlington Business Park, Theale, Reading, Berkshire. RG7 4SA United Kingdom

SUPPLIER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement

For the USA

For EU Countries

This symbol indicates that in EU countries, this product must be collected separately from household waste, as defined in each region. Products bearing this symbol must not be discarded together with household waste.

Roland Service Centers and Distributors
When you need repair service, access this URL and find your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country.

https://roland.cm/service

©2020 Roland Corporation
Roland Corporation
Nakagawa, Hosoecho, Kita Ward,
Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
431-13042036-1

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