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1. Memory Selection Press INT MEM CARD CARD MEM or UNT MEM lights up File Seleotion Press 4 Or v 3 Enter the file Press ENTER IDLING flashes 4 Send the bulk data from the external MIDI device again as before in the Receive Mode MIDI device During receiving RECEIVE flashes Receive is completed IDLING flashes 5 Complete data reception 6 Complete the procedure Press ENTER When P is shown PB y Press ENTER When data are identical When is shown When data are not identical Press EXIT v Returned to the Stand by mode If any difference is detected between the stored data file and the re transmitted data the message VERIFY ERR will be displayed immediately To verify Roland Exclusive message TYPE4 Even if the Unit Number of TYPE4 data has been changed by the saving procedure data can still be verified by the same procedure This is because the verification procedure does not compare the Unit Num bers 17 3 Transmitting a file Send Mode This mode allows you to call a file stored in the BL 1 and send it as bulk data PREPARATION When using a RAM card do not remove it while data is being received Pressing EXIT returns the BL 1 to the Stand by mode PROCEDURE 1 From the Stand by mode select 2 Specify the file you wish to the Send mode
2. 1 DS ch cl EIE bo 1 Making a file Receive Mode This mode allows you to receive bulk data from a connected MIDI device and create a data file PREPARATION i you are using a brand new RAM card or a RAM card that has been previously used by another unit you must format the card Refer to 3 Using a RAM Card on page 23 save data onto a RAM card set the Protect Switch on the card to the OFF position If the Protect Switch is set to the ON position the message CARD PROTECT appears in the display and you cannot select the Card Memory on the BL 1 When you have completed saving data onto a card be sure to return the Protect Switch to the ON position to protect file data from accidental erasure While data is being transmitted onto a RAM card do not remove the card from the card slot Pressing EXIT will return the BL 1 to the Stand by mode from any other mode but data received will be erased NOTE 1 To receive Roland Exclusive Message TYPE4 Only when the BL 1 receives Roland Exclusive message TYPE4 data can it change the Unit Number before storing it into memory If you wish to change the Unit Number follow steps 1 and 2 above then select a new Unit Number with A and w and press ENTER 1 to 16 and 17 to 32 can be selected by pressing SEND are valid as Unit Numbers If you do not specify a new Unit Number with a and Y FREE wi
3. To remove stubborn dirt use a mild neutral detergent Afterwards be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft dry cloth Never use benzene thinners alcohol or solvents of any kind to avoid the risk of discoloration and or deformation Additional Precautions Protect the unit from strong impact Do not allow objects or liquids of any kind to penetrate the unit In the event of such an occurrence discontinue use immediately Contact qualified service personnel as soon as possible Q Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display Before using the unit in a foreign country consult with qualified service personnel Should a malfunction occur or if you suspect there is a problem discontinue use immediately Contact qualified service personnel as soon as possible To prevent the risk of electric shock do not open the unit Memory Backup The units battery functions during normal operation as well as maintaining the contents of memory when the main power supply is turned off When the battery becomes weak there is a risk of losing the contents of the memory To avoid the unexpected loss of memory data replace the battery before it becomes weak Please be aware that the contents of memory may at times be lost when the unit is sent for repairs or when by some chance a malfunc tion has occurred Important data should be stored on a RAM card or written down on paper During repairs due care is tak
4. transmit Memory Selection v Press INT MEM CARD CARD MEM or INT MEM lights up SEND lights up File Selectlon v 4 v x Refer to Note 2 NOTE 2 To transmit Roland Exclusive Message TYPE4 Only when the BL 1 transmits Roland Exclusive message TYPE4 data can it change the Unit Number before the external MIDI device receives it The BL 1 can be set to the same MIDI channel number as the external MIDI device If you wish to change the Unit Number follow steps 1 and 2 above then press FILE UNIT Select a new Unit Number with A and Y and press ENTER 1 to 16 and 17 to 32 can be selected by pressing SEND are valid as Unit Numbers 3 Enter the file you have specified 4 Complete the procedure and transmit it Press ENTER SEND fiashes bd Press ENTER Returned to the Stand by mode If you do not specify a new Unit Number the Unit Number of the message within the file will be displayed If you select FREE the data stored in the BL 1 will be transmitted without being changed and therefore the Unit Number will remain unchanged If the data in the file is not Roland Exclusive message TYPE4 the Unit Number cannot be changed The Unit Number will automatically be set to FREE 19 4 Copying a file Copy Mode This mode allows you to copy a file in the internal memory of the BL 1 onto a RAM card or a file on a RAM car
5. Press A Or v Press INT MEM CARD 9 Select Capital or small Letters Press CAPS FILE UNIT CARD MEM or INT MEM lights up Letter Deleting File Selection Press SPACE DELETE P iss or v Move the Cursor 3 Enter the file x Press ENTER 5 Enter the new File Name and complete the procedure Press ENTER Available letters 0 9 amp ig TR LAPE eS space Returned to the Stand by mode 3 USING A RAM CARD By using an optional RAM card Roland M 256E you can store sound data or setting data onto a RAM card RAM cards allows you to fully benefit the BL 1 s functions such as organizing your files or creating your own bulk libraries etc Formatting your RAM card When you use a RAM card for the first time on the BL 1 you must format it The BL 1 has its own formatting system RAM cards previously used with other units cannot be used with the BL 1 unless they are formatted by the BL 1 However formatting a RAM card will erase any existing data on the card Sound ROM cards or other cards generally found on the market cannot be used with the BL 1 OPERATION 1 Set the BL 1 to the Stand by mode and move the Protect Switch on the RAM card to the OFF position Insert the card into the RAM card slot If the Protect Switch on the RAM card is set to the ON position the BL 1 cannot format the card 2 Pr
6. U S A 73 213 685 514 CANADA Roland Canada Music Ltd Head Office 5480 Parkwood Richmond B C V6V 2M4 CANADA 13 604 270 6626 Roland Canada Music Ltd 9425 Transcanadienne Service Rd N St Laurent Quebec H4S 1V3 CANADA B 514 335 2009 Roland Canada Music Ltd 346 Watline Avenue Mississauga Ontario L4Z 1X2 CANADA TS 416 890 6488 AUSTRALIA Roland Corporation Australia Pty Ltd Head Office 38 Campbell Avenue Dee Why West NSW 2099 AUSTRALIA T 02 982 8266 Roland Corporation Australia Pty Ltd Melbourne Office 50 Garden Street South Yarra Victoria 3141 AUSTRALIA B 03 241 1254 NEW ZEALAND Roland Corporation NZ Lid 97 Eden Road Mt Eden Auckland 3 NEW ZEALAND Z 09 398 715 UNITED KINGDOM Roland UK Ltd Rye Close Ancells Business Park Fleet Hampshire GU13 8UY UNITED KINGDOM T 0252 816181 OBO Products of Roland GERMANY Roland Elektronische Musikinstrumente Handelsgesellschaft mbH Oststrasse 96 2000 Norderstedt GERMANY 13 040 52 60 090 BELGIUM HOLLAND LUXEMBOURG Roland Benelux N V Houtstraat B 2431 Oevel Westerlo BELGIUM 73 0032 14 575811 DENMARK Roland Scandinavia as Langebrogade 6 Box 1937 DK 1023 Copenhagen K DENMARK 2131 9531 11 SWEDEN Roland Scandinavia as DanvikCenter 28 A 2 tr S 131 30 Nacka SWEDEN Z 08 702 00 20 NORWAY Roland Scandinavia Avd Norge Lilleakerveien 2 Pos
7. K Velocit Note Gy E y Note OFF x After Key s x Touch Ch s x x Control Change Prog Change True kokk k kk k k k System Exclusive NN Song Pos System Song Sel Common Tune System Clock Real Time Commands Local Aux All Notes OFF Messages Active Sense Reset HELM r 1 Only the One way mode Mode 1 OMNI ON POLY Mode 2 OMNI ON MONO Q Yes Mode 3 OMNI OFF POLY Mode 4 OMNI OFF MONO x SPECIFICATIONS internal Memory Capacity approx 31k byte Switches Buttons Receive Send Delete Name File Unit Up A and Down W Exit Verify Copy Enter Memory Selection Power OG Display LCD input Output Sockets MIDI IN OUT RAM Card Slot AC QG Power Supply 9V DC 006P 6F22 Battery x 1 AC Adaptor PSA 120 220 or RO optional Power Consumption 40mA G Dimensions 174 W x 141 D x 62 H mm 6 7 16 x 5 9 16 x 2 7 16 OG Weight 510g 1 2105 including battery G Accessories MIDI Cable 1m X 1 Owner s Manual Battery G Options AC Adaptor PSA 120 220 or 240 Memory Card Roland M 256E Specifications and or appearance of this product are subject to change without prior notice amp Information Q When you need repair service call your local Roland Service Station or the authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below U S A Roland Corp US 7200 Dominion Circle Los Angeles CA 90040 3647
8. NG KONG Tom Lee Music Co Ltd Service Division 22 32 Pun Shan Street Tsuen Wan New Territories HONG KONG 75415 0911 SINGAPORE Swee Lee Company Bras Basah Complex 03 23 Singapore 0178 SINGAPORE 73 3367886 THAILAND Theera Music Co Ltd 330 Verng Nakorn Kasem Soi 2 Bangkok 10100 THAILAND 73 224882 MALAYSIA Syarikat Bentley No 142 Jalan Bukit Bintang 55100 Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA Z 2421288 INDONESIA PT Galestra Inti Kompleks Perkantoran Duta Merlin Blok C 59 Ji Gajah mada No 3 5 Jakarta 10130 INDONESIA T 021 354604 354606 TURKEY Barkat Sanay ve Ticaret Siraselviler Cad 86 6 Taksim Istanbul TURKEY T 149 93 24 CYPRUS Radex Sound Equipment Lid 17 Panteli Katelari Str P O Box 2046 Nicosia CYPRUS T3 453426 466423 As of FEB 14 1991 2604062200 91 4 C3 11SE AXx Roland 2604062200 2604062200
9. UBOSS BL BULK LIBRARIAN Owner s Manual RAM CARD IN MIDI OUT POWER VON BOSS ess BL 1 BULK LIBRARIAN NAME FILE No icr MEMORY prn uu UCET s UNIT No RECEIVE SEND DELETE DUNG VERIFY COPY CARD domed INT MEM o o o o o o o o o o 90000000 RECEIVE DELETE NAME FILE UNIT a d SPACE CAPS HE VERIFY COPY ENTER INT MEM CARD M For Germany Bescheinigung des Herstellers Importeurs Hiermit wird bescheinigt da der die das in bereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der BULK LIBRARIAN BL 1 Amtsbl Vfg 1 046 1 984 Gerat Typ Bezeichnung tAmtsblattverfugung funk entst rt ist Der Deutschen Bundespost wurde das Inverkehrbringen dieses Ger tes angezeigt und die Berechtigung zur berpr fung der Serie auf Einhaltung der Bestimmungen einger umt Name des Herstellers Imponeurs For the USA RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE WARNING This equipment has been verhed to comply with the imits for a Class B computing device pursuant ti Subpan j of Par th of ECC nues Operation wir n0n certilied or non venhed equipment is likely 10 result in mterterence to radi and TV reception The equipment descnbed in this manual generates and uses radio frequency energy Mitts notinstalled and used propery that s on st
10. a no matter how long you take to replace the battery 4 CONNECTIONS Be sure to use a MIDI device that features bulk dump capability Before using the BL 1 make sure that the supplied battery S OO6P 9V is properly installed To save data into the BL 1 and also to verify it set up the devices as shown below MIDI IN MIDI device To transmit data from the BL 1 to an external MIDI device set up the devices as shown below MIDI device MIDI IN MIDI OUT 2 OPERATION Switching the BL 1 on will automatically select the Stand by mode From the Stand by mode you can select any of the 6 following modes When the BL 1 is switched off with the Auto Power Off function Simply switch on the unit and it will be set to the Stand by mode lt 1 gt To make a file Receive Mode lt 2 gt To verify a file Verify Mode 3 To send a file Send Mode 4 To copy a file Copy Mode 5 To delete a file Delete Mode 6 To change file names Name Mode Pressing EXIT will returnythe unit to the Stand by mode Power ON Stand by Mode ae Stand by Mode dE E TT Til RECEIVE veRiFy SEND copy DELETE NAME i 4 T u Receive Verify Send Copy Delete Name Mode Mode Mode Mode Mode Mode B WY ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER
11. a on a RAM card is being deleted do not remove the card from the card slot Q Pressing EXIT will return the BL 1 to the Stand by mode PROCEDURE 1 From the Stand by mode select the Delete mode Press DELETE DELETE lights up 2 Specify the file you wish to delete Memory Selection Press INT MEM CARD CARD MEM or INT MEM lights up File Selection me 4 Y 3 Enter the file you specified Press ENTER File Name 4 Delete the file Press ENTER 5 Complete the procedure Press ENTER Returned to the Stand by mode 21 22 6 Changing File Names File Name Mode This mode allows you to change the name of a file in the internal memory or on a RAM card PREPARATION To change File Names on a RAM card set the Protect Switch on the card to the OFF position When you have changed File Names be sure to return the Protect Switch to the ON position While file names are being changed on a RAM card do not remove the card from the card slot Pressing will return the BL 1 to the Stand by mode PROCEDURE 1 From the Stand by mode select 4 Write a new File Name the Name mode The cursor flashes at the Name Area r NAME flashes rs MEMC RECEIV IDLING 2 Specify the file you wish to rename Letter Writing 3 Memory Selection
12. ategories This technique allows use of two different transfer procedures one way transfer and handshake transfer z One way transfer procedure This procedure is suited for the transfer of a small amount of data It sends out an exclusive message completely independent of a receiving device status Connection Diagram Device A MIO OUT MIDI IN Connection at point 2 is essential for Request data procedures See Section 3 Device B MIOI IN MIO OUT Handshake transfer procedure This device does not cover this procedure This procedure initiates a predetermined transfer sequence handshaking across the interface before data transfer takes place Handshaking ensures that reliability and transfer speed are high enough to handle a large amount of data Connection Diagram Device A Device B MIDI OUT MIO IN IN MIDI OUT Connection at points 1 and 2 is essential Notes on the above two procedures There are separate Command IDs for different transfer procedures Devices A and B cannot exchange data unless they use the same transfer procedure share identical Device ID and Model ID and are ready for communication BULK LIBRARIAN Date Feb 16 1991 Model BL 1 MIDI Implementation Chart Function Basic Default Channel Changed Transmitted Recognized Default Mode Messages Altered NI KK KKK KKK Note F x Number True Voice KKK KK KOK K
13. d into the internal memory PREPARATION To copy data onto a RAM card set the Protect Switch to the OFF position During copying do not remove the RAM card from the BL 1 Pressing EXIT will return the BL 1 to the Stand by mode PROCEDURE 1 Insert the RAM card securely 3 Enter the file you have speci into the card slot fied From the Stand by mode select the Copy mode Press ENTER Press COPY COPY lights up File Name 2 Specify the file to be copied Selecting Copy Dlrection Press INT MEM CARD 4 Copy the file res CARD INT MEM CARD 4 INT MEM 5 Complete the procedure File Selection e 4 5 7 Press ENTER Returned to the Stand by mode When the file is too large to be saved into memory the message MEMORY FULL appears while you are holding ENTER down and copying cannot be completed 5 Deleting a file Delete Mode This mode allows you to delete a file from internal memory or a RAM card PREPARATION delete data from a RAM card set the Protect Switch on the card to the OFF position If the Protect Switch is set to the ON position the message CARD PROTECT appears in the display and you cannot select Card Memory When you have completed deleting data be sure to return the Protect Switch on the RAM card to the ON position to protect the card from accidental erasure While dat
14. device with multiple basic channels ModellD MDL The Model ID contains a value that uniquely identifies one model from another Different models however may share an identical Model ID if they handle similar data The ModeHD format may contain 00H in one or more places to provide an extended data field The following are examples of valid Model IDs each representing a unique model 01H 02H 03H 00H OIH 00H 02H OOH OOH 01 z Command D CMD The Command D indicates the function of an exclusive message The Command ID format may contain OOH in one or more places to provide an extended data field The following are examples of valid Command IDs each representing a unique function 01H 02H 03H 00H 01H 00H 02H 00H 00H 01H MIDI Implementation Date Feb 16 1991 Version 1 00 z Main data BODY This field contains a message to be exchanged across an interface The exact data size and contents will vary with the Model ID and Command ID ddressmapped Data Transfer Address mapping is a technique for transferring messages conforming to the data format given in Section 1 It assigns a series of memory resident records waveform and tone data switch status and parameters for example to specific locations in a machine dependent address space thereby allowing access to data residing at the address a message specifies Address mapped data transfer is therefore independent of models and data c
15. e IN Connector With a MIDI cable connect this connector to the MIDI OUT connector of an external MIDI device GRAM Card Slot Insert a RAM card Roland M 256E optional into this slot Be sure to insert the card correctly and securely lt DISPLAY INDICATION gt gaa LOLS o UNIT i E SEND DELETE IDLING VERIFY COPY CARD BATT INT BATT CARD 4 INT MEM Name Area When NAME is lit this area displays a file name When NAME is flashing the BL 1 is writing a file name or changing it When NAME goes out an error or caution message is displayed OFile Number Area This displays the file number that indicates the location of the file in memory Unit Number Area This displays the unit number to be changed during bulk data recep tion or transmission For a detailed explanation see page 13 What is a Unit Number Remaining Memory Area This indicates the amount of available memory in percent Mode Area This indicates the current operating mode BBattery Check Area BATT When flashing the internal battery is depleted For a detailed explanation see page 10 CARD BATT When flashing the battery in the RAM card is deplet ed Replace the battery according to the instructions of the RAM card Memory Selection Area This indicates the memory currently selected internal memory or RAM card When copy
16. e same as the re transmitted data Check if the settings on the transmit ting device are the same as when the data was originally received the settings are exactly the same the file stored in memory is different from the original data Repeat the entire saving procedure F Sc BULK LIBRARIAN Model BL 1 1 RECOGNIZED RECEIVE DATA 1 1 MEMORIZED DATA System Exclusive Status FOH System Exclusive F7H EOX End Of System Exclusive 2 TRANSMITTED DATA 2 1 All memorized messages are transmitted x Only the one way mode Roland Exclusive Messages 80515 Format for Exclusive Messages Roiand s MIDI implementation uses the following data format for ail exclusive messages type IV Exclusive status Manufacturer ID Roland Device ID Model iD Command iD Main data End of exclusive MIDI status FOH An exclusive message must be flanked by a pair of status codes starting with a Manufacturer ID immediately after FOH MIDI version1 0 Manufacturer ID 41H The Manufacturer ID identifies the manufacturer of a MIDI instrument that triggers an exclusive message Value 41H represents Roland s Manu facturer ID z DeviceD DEV The Device ID contains a unique value that identifies the individual device in the multiple implementation of MIDI instruments It is usually set to 00H OFH a value smaller by one than that of a basic channel but value O0H 1FH may be used for a
17. electric shock Power Supply When making any connections with other devices always turn off the power to all equipment first this will help prevent damage or malfunction Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise such as a motor or variable lighting system The power supply required for this unit is shown on its nameplate Ensure that the line voltage of your installation meets this require ment Avoid damaging the power cord do not step on it place heavy objects on it etc When disconnecting the AC adaptor from the outlet grasp the plug itself never pull on the cord f the unit is to remain unused for a long period of time unplug the power cord The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the unit s power consumption is relatively high However when using batteries please use the alkaline type When replacing batteries be sure to follow the instructions in BATTERY REPLACEMENT see page 10 Placement Do not subject the unit to temperature extremes eg direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle Avoid using or storing the unit in dusty or humid areas or areas that are subject to high vibration levels This unit may interfere with radio and television reception Do not use this unit in the vicinity of such receivers Maintenance For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water
18. en to avoid the loss of data However in certain cases such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order we regret that it may be impossible to restore the data Changing Batteries Avoid using new batteries together with old ones Also avoid mixing different types of batteries eg regular carbon and alkaline bat teries When replacing batteries be sure to maintain correct polarity While replacing the batteries memory data can be maintained if power to the unit is supplied by an AC adaptor Remove the batteries whenever the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of time Whenever the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of time save the contents of memory on a RAM card and remove the batteries PANEL DESCRIPTIONS lt Front Panel gt RAM CARD IN MIDI OUT UNIT No RECEIVE SEND DELETE FREE 1 i IDLING VERIFY COPY CARD BATT INT BATT CARD 4mmp iNT MEM 0 SPACE CAPS RECEIVE END DELETE NAME FILE UNIT goin Res VERIFY COPY ENTER INT MEM CARD OQ Power Switch Turns the unit on and off Q Display See the next section Display Indication GFunction Buttons a Receive Button Use this button to receive bulk data and create a file b Send Button Use th
19. esignated RAM card Roland M position 256E optional Move ihe Protect Switch set to the OFF position DATA NOTHING No data has been received yet FILE NOTHING No file exists in the memory Make sure that the MIDI cable is con nected properly then transmit data from the external MIDI device pen M M A Note If you have not made a file you cannot move to the Send Verify Delete or File Name modes ILLEGAL CARD The card in the RAM Card Slot is not appropriate for the BL 1 Data cannot be saved onto the card Make sure that you are using a designated RAM card Roland M 256E optional If you wish to format the card set the Protect Switch to the OFF position ILLEGAL CARD The card in the slot is brand new or has been formatted by Format the card if you so desire To MEMORY FULL Repeat the receiving copy procedure 2 j a different device Do you use a brand new card you must for FORMAT TING i wish to format it with the mat it See page 23 BL 1 Make sufficient space by Make a sufficient space by deleting deleting unnecessary files unnecessary file then repeat an appropriate recelving copy proce dure NAME EXIST 1 The same file name already exists in the memory where you want to create a new file Create a new File Name then press ENTER VERIFY ERR The file data is not exactly th
20. ess If you are using a brand new card or a card formatted by another unit the BL 1 shows the following message ILLEGAL CARD I l flashes alternately FORMATTING 3 Press ENTER The BL 1 will ask you SURE 2 If you wish to cancel formatting press to return to the Stand by mode 4 Press ENTER again The BL 1 starts formatting the RAM card When formatting is finished the message COMPLETED is dis played Press to return to the Stand by mode NOTE When you insert or remove a RAM card from the BL 1 be sure that the unit is switched off or is set to the Stand by mode Please do not remove the card or bump the unit during file copying name changing or formatting 23 24 4 ERROR CAUTION MESSAGES If you do not operate the BL 1 correctly or a problem occurs an error or caution message is displayed The following table explains each message and how to correct the situation 4 a E Message Meaning What to do bi i T Make sure that you are using 8 There is something wrong designated RAM card Roland M CARD NG with the card It cannot be 256E optional Then insert it secure formatted ly into the card slot with the Protect Switch set to the OFF position LL L 5 CARD NOTHING is no RAM cardin the Insert a RAM card into the card slot card slot i Make sure that you are using a he P wi h CARD PROTECT a da Ri A d
21. ffect units and synthesizers To make the best use of the BL 1 please read this owner s manual carefully Conventions in this manual In this owner s manual each button on the BL 1 is represented by the letters printed above or below it Example RECEIVE button is represented by RECEIVE and EXIT button is represented by EXIT CONTENTS IMPORTANT NOTES eH Ie Hee n eher 4 PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 9 He He hene nene 6 BEzt S F NCTIONS ee erre rea ibid op dase het tex E ERE reina 9 OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS BATTERY REPLACEMENT oe e HH 10 When to replace the battery 1 CONNECTIONS Hm 11 2 OPERATION MH 12 1 Making a file Receive Mode 13 2 Verifying a file Verify Mode 16 3 Sending a file Send Mode e 18 4 Copying a file Copy Mode 20 5 Deleting a file Delete Mode 21 6 Changing file names Name 22 3 USING A RAM CARD eH m Hen 23 4 ERROR MESSAGES em I IeRIeHH 24 MIDI Implementation MH 25 Roland Exclusive Message ccs 25 SPECIFICATIONS EP IT 27 IMPORTANT NOTES When using an AC adaptor use only the specified device PSA 120 220 or 240 Use of any other power adaptor could result in damage malfunction or
22. he equipment ane the radi oc Television Set ate cans care as trolled by different circuit breakers or fuses j Consider instailing a rooftop television antenna with coaxial cable leadan between the antenna and TV If necessary you Should consul your dealer or an expenencert radio television technician for additional suggestions You may find helptui the following booklet prepared by the Federal Commurucations Commission How to Identity and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Stock No D04 000 00345 4 gane or mone For Canada CLASS B NOTICE This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications CLASSE B AVIS Cet appareil num rique ne d passe pas les limites de la classe B au niveau des missions de bruits radioelectriques fixes dans le R glement des signaux parasites par le minist re canadien des Communications Copyright 1991 by BOSS CORPORATION All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of BOSS CORPORATION Thank you for purchasing the BOSS BL 1 Bulk Librarian The BL 1 isa MIDI device that allows you to store and organize sound data bulk data With the BL 1 you can store data from a variety of MIDI equip ment such as multi e
23. ically checks and dis plays the voltage of the RAM card battery Page 10 Auto Power Off Function This function automatically switches off the BL 1 when no MID messages have been received or panel switches operated for five minutes Page 12 10 BATTERY REPLACEMENT Please be sure that the battery is securely connected to the BL 1 as it maintains memory back up as well as the power supply How to replace the battery 1 Turn the BL 1 upside down and remove the battery cover by pushing the lock forward and lifting the cover 2 Pull the snap cord from the battery case and connect the battery to the snap securely as shown in the picture below 3 Put the battery into the case and replace the battery cover securely until it clicks intQ place When to replace the battery Please replace the battery when INT BATT in the display begins to flash When the battery is completely exhausted the display shows nothing at all If this happens replace the battery immediately or the data in the internal mem ory will be lost Notes on battery replacement Data in the internal memory is retained for approximately 5 minutes after the battery is removed from the unit Change the battery quickly however to avoid the loss of any data As an extra precaution save important data on a RAM card before replacing the battery If an AC adaptor is connected to the BL 1 there is no danger of losing dat
24. ing a file the transfer direction is indicated BL 1S FUNCTIONS The BL 1 stores data created on an external MIDI device either in internal memory or on a RAM card optional The BL 1 features the following functions for data storage and transmission 1 Stores the data bulk data transferred from an external MIDI device into internal memory 2 Stores the data bulk data transmitted from an external MIDI device onto a RAM card 3 Transmits bulk data from the internal memory to an external MIDI device 4 Transmits bulk data from a RAM card to an external MIDI device 5 Copy a file between the internal memory and a RAM card Internal 7 Exclusive massages memory em The BL 1 can only handle Exclusive messages in the one way format BL 4 Bulk data is transmitted as l Ft C External MIDI device USEFUL FUNCTIONS File Naming Function This function allows you to name each data dump received This helps you organize the files Verify Function This function allows you to compare the file stored on the BL 1 with the external bulk data and ensure the two are identical In this way it verifies that the data is correctly saved in the BL 1 Unit Number Changing Function This function allows you to change Unit Numbers of the bulk data of the Roland Exclusive Format Type 4 dur ing reception or transmission Battery Check Function This function automat
25. is button to transfer a file bulk data This button is also used to move the cursor during the file naming or name changing procedures c Delete Button Use this button to delete a file This button is also used as the SPACE button for deleting characters during the file naming or name changing proce dures d Name Button Use this button to change file names e File Unit Button This button selects whether to change file numbers or unit numbers f Exit Button This button returns the unit to the Stand by mode from any other mode g Verify Button Use this button to verify the received data lt Rear Panel gt h Copy Button Use this button to copy a file between the internal memory and the RAM card Also during the file naming or name changing procedures the same button is used to create upper case characters CAPS i Enter Button Use this button to move to the next procedure in any mode except for the Stand by mode j Memory Selection Button This selects a memory location the internal memory or RAM card k A Buttons Use these buttons to search for a file select a character or change unit numbers OAC Adaptor Jack This Jack accepts connection of an AC adaptor Be sure to use a PSA 120 220 or 240 depending on the voltage in your country GMIDI OUT Connector With a MIDI cable connect this connector to the MIDI IN connector of an external MIDI devic
26. ll be set If the BL 1 is set to other than FREE Unit Numbers of all messages will be automatically changed when more than one message is received simultaneously Even if you have set the Unit Number if the BL 1 receives data other than TYPE4 it will automatically returned to FREE What is a Unit Number Normally the Unit Number is the message equivalent to the MIDI channel in the Roland System Exclusive message TYPE4 This mes sage is called a Unit Number Device ID Device Number etc On the Bulk Librarian BL 1 we refer to it as the Unit Number 13 PROCEDURE 1 From the Stand by mode 4 Send bulk data from the select the Receive mode external MIDI device Press RECEIVE MIDI device RECEIVE lights up 2 Select the memory where the file is to be stored c gt Internal Memory or RAM Card Memory Press INT MEM CARD CARD MEM or INT MEM lights up Receive is completed IDLING flashes 3 Set the BL 1 to the receive wait mode 5 Finish receiving data Press ENTER Press ENTER IDLING lights up NAME flashes When the received data exceeds the unit s memory capacity the BL 1 displays the message MEMORY FULL showing that it cannot create a file If this happens return to the Stand by mode by pressing this will erase the received data 6 Create a file name 7 Enter the file name and complete the entire procedure Press ENTER Ret
27. rict accordance with our instructions 4 may cause interference with radio and television reception This equipment has been tested and tound to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against Such a interference i6 rasidentiat instalation However there is no guarantee that the interference wili not occur in a particular installation H this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off tne user is encouraged 10 Iry te correct tne interterence by the following measure Disconnect other devices and thei inputoutput cables one at time Hf the interference stops is causer wither the other gevee or O s ate These devices usually require Roland designated shielded cables For Roland devices you can obtain the proper sticided cante trom your dealer For non Ratan devices contact the manufacturer or dealer lor assistance it your equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception yOu can fry corect the merten by asti Turn the TV or radio antenna until the interterence stops Move the equipment to one side or the other of the TV or radio Move the equipment farther away from the TV or radio Plug the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circum than the TV or radio That is make certarm t
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29. urned to the Stand by mode The cursor flashes at the Name Area The new file will be the final file with the largest file number stored Letter Writing 3 Press A or v Select Capital or small Letters Press CAPS FILE UNIT Letter Deleting Press SPACE DELETE Move the Cursor 0 9 z 5 Press gt SEND d 28 space Available letters The BL 1 cannot create a file without a file name if the Name Area is left blank x If the same file name already exists in the same memory the message NAME EXIST appears in the display and the file cannot be created If this happens create a different file name 15 2 Verifying a file Verify Mode When you have made a file check if the data has been correctly saved The Verify mode compares the bulk data with the file data saved in the internal memory or on the card by receiving the bulk data again PREPARATION n the Verify mode the data saved in memory is compared with the original bulk data simply by calling it again from the external device Therefore you should send the relevant bulk data from the external MIDI device using exactly the same settings under which the file was originally saved Q Press EXIT to return to the Stand by mode PROCEDURE 1 Select the Verify mode Press VERIFY VERIFY lights up 2 Select the file to be verified

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