Roland CUBE-30 User's Manual
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1. NOTICE This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Information When you need repair service call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below EGYPT Al Fanny Trading Office 9 EBN Hagar A1 Askalany Street ARD E1 Golf Heliopolis Cairo 11341 EGYPT TEL 20 2 417 1828 REUNION Maison FO YAM Marcel 25 Rue Jules Hermann Chaudron BP79 97 491 Ste Clotilde Cedex REUNION ISLAND TEL 0262 218 429 SOUTH AFRICA That Other Music Shop PTY Ltd 11 Melle St Braamfontein Johannesbourg SOUTH AFRICA P O Box 32918 Braamfontein 2017 Johannesbourg SOUTH AFRICA TEL 011 403 4105 Paul Bothner PTY Ltd 17 Werdmuller Centre Main Road Claremont 7708 SOUTH AFRICA P O BOX 23032 Claremont 7735 SOUTH AFRICA TEL 021 674 4030 CHINA Roland Shanghai Electronics Co Ltd 5F No 1500 Pingliang Road Shanghai CHINA TEL 021 5580 0800 Roland Shanghai Electronics Co Ltd BEIJING OFFICE 10F No 18 Anhuaxili Chaoyang District Beijing CHINA TEL 010 6426 5050 HONG KONG Tom Lee Music Co Ltd Service Division 22 32 Pun Shan Street Tsuen Wan New Territories HONG KONG TEL 2415 0911 INDIA Rivera Digitec India Pvt Ltd2. This amp was used in the 70s not only by jazz bassists but by funk and hard rock players as well The tone features a warm CO SM AM PLI FI ER low end with a midrange that maintains a clear contour even with finger picking 3 SHAP E Switch Offers more nuances of your picking expression This effect alters the COSM amps tonal qualities The particular SESSION effect obtained varies according to the amp selected with the Models the SWR SM 400 Goliath 4 x 10 Big Ben 1 x 18 Type switch This tweeter equipped amp is representative of the L A Sound of the eighties It features a wide range tone that 4 Type Switch balances presence in the low end with a clear open sound p P You can select from the following seven amp types OCTAVE BASS This original amp type creates sounds one octave below the Offers a tight tone with a cut midrange CONCERT 810 input sounds and layers them together to create a fatter bass Mode ite Aip V TEELE BK sound This amp typifies the rock sound that relied heavily on combinations of high output tube amp sections and large sized Offers more edge in the octave sound cabinets This function may not work properly when inputting chords for The characteristic sound is one of overwhelming low frequency example sounds may not play or they may be played at incorrect sound pressure pitches Always input a single note Orem extra heavy bottom sound FLIP TOP All
3. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 7 uith DO NOT OPEN presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK intended to alert the user to the presence of important NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Heralure accompanying 1M Product INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electric products basic precautions should always be followed including the following 1 Read these instructions 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched 2 Keep these instructions particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the 3 Heed all warnings point where they exit from the apparatus 4 Follow all instructions 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the 5 Do not use this apparatus near water manufacturer 6 Clean only with a dry cloth 12 Never use with a cart stand tripod bracket 7 Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install in or table except as specified by the accordance with th
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7. If smoke or unusual odor occurs e Objects have fallen into or liquid has been spilled onto e Never use or store the unit in places that are aaetbees e Subject to temperature extremes e g direct sunlight in WS e The cate has been exposed to rain or otherwise has an enclosed vehicle near a heating duct on top of heat generating equipment or are LS e Damp e g baths washrooms on wet floors or are N e Humid or are e Exposed to rain or are become wet or e The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance e Dusty or are e In households with small children an adult should e Subject to high levels of vibration provide supervision until the child is capable of following E EEE tives all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit e Protect the unit from strong impact Do not drop it e The unit should be connected to a power supply only of N e Do not force the unit s power supply cord to share an e Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable Never place it on stands that could wobble or on inclined surfaces the type described in the operating instructions or as outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices Be a NEUE especially careful when using extension cords the total power used by all devices you have connected to the e Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord nor S extension cord s outlet must n
8. Level 1kHz INPUT 20 dBu AUX IN 10 dBu Speaker 25 cm 10 inches Tweeter Coaxial 2 way Controls POWER Switch lt COMPRESSION gt COMPRESSION Knob lt COSM AMPLIFIER gt SHAPE Switch TYPE Knob OCTAVE BASS FLIP TOP B MAN T E BASS 360 SESSION CONCERT 810 GAIN Knob VOLUME Knob lt EQUALIZER gt BASS Knob MIDDLE Knob TREBLE Knob lt EFX gt EFX Knob CHORUS FLANGER T WAH lt DELAY REVERB gt DELAY REVERB Knob Indicators Power COMPRESSION EFX This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89 336 EEC and LVD 73 23 EEC Connectors INPUT Jack 1 4 inch phone type AUX IN Jack 1 4 inch TRS phone type RECORDING OUT PHONES Jack STEREO 1 4 inch phone type FOOT Switch Jack EFX DELAY REVERB 1 4 inch TRS phone type Power Supply AC 117 V 230 V or 240 V Power Consumption 34 W Dimension 380 W x 300 D x 385 H mm 15 3 16 W X 9 1 2 D X 15 H inches Weights 12 kg 20 Ibs 5 oz Accessories Owner s Manual Options Foot switch FS 5U BOSS Connection cable PCS 31 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms In the interest of product improvement the specifications and or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice For EU Countries For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device
9. features a Shape function for even greater flexibility in creating sounds and rich sound variation e The amp is equipped with a total of three bass effect systems including COMPRESSION an EFX system with CHORUS FLANGER and T WAH and basic DELAY REVERB e Equipped with RECORDING OUT jack convenient for use in recording and for use as headphone out e Auxiliary input jack allows you to connect a CD player or other backing device FFP Feed Forward Processing is system control technology that optimizes the performance of the amp speakers and cabinet characteristics according to the signals being input based on the results of analyses of the operation and behavior of each section of existing amp systems COSM Composite Object Sound Modeling is Roland s innovative and powerful sound modeling technology COSM analyzes the many factors that make up the original sound such as the electrical and physical characteristics of the original and then produces a digital model that can reproduce the same sound All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Copyright 2003 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION CAUTION The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
10. or T wah to select the corresponding effect Turn the knob to adjust the amount of effect applied The ON indicator lights up when EFX is turned on and goes out when EFX is turned off You can also turn EFX on and off using an optional foot switch the BOSS FS 5U Graduations for CHORUS FLANGER and T WAH on a panel are for reference Be sure to check the sound as you adjust the effects CHORUS In this effect a slightly detuned sound is added to the original sound giving the sound greater breadth and fullness Turning the knob to the right increases the rate and deepens the chorus effect FLANGER This creates a flanging effect that creates a sort of spinning sensation with the sound Turning the knob to the right increases the rate and deepens the flanging effect T WAH The frequency response of the filter changes according to the input level producing unique changes in the timbre Turning the knob to the right increases the sensitivity to the input level Adjust this to obtain the optimal effect which is matched with the output level of your bass DELAY REVERB Knob Turn this knob to DELAY or REVERB to switch to that effect Turn the knob to adjust the amount of effect applied Graduations for DELAY REVERB on a panel are for reference Be sure to check the sound as you adjust the effects DELAY Turn the knob to change the delay time REVERB Turn the knob to adjust the reverb level 12 FOOT SW F
11. product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or Models the Ampeg B 15 1 x 15 This amp provided the registered trademarks of their respective owners and are not related to underpinning for many of the most famous Motown hits It Roland Corporation features a fat sound while the amp s compact cabinet produces In this manual these names are used as appropriate ways to indicate a distinct contour sounds that are simulated using COSM technology Offers more nuances of your picking expression B MAN Models the Fender Bassman 100 4 x 10 This amp has been a favorite since the inception of electric 5 GAIN Knob This adjusts the preamp section s input level Turning the knob to the right increases the gain Bo Using a high gain setting allows you to get an overdrive sound basses It features the sonic characteristics of tube amps HINT 5a 1618 6 y 6 whereby increasing the distortion slightly yields a fatter sound ro Set the knob to as high a value as possible before the sound Offers a tone with boosted midrange fatness distorts to get the best signal to noise ratio 6 VOLUME Knob Adjusts the overall volume Panel Descriptions EQUALIZER T a 11 BASS Knob Adjusts the tone quality of the lower range MIDDLE Knob Adjusts the tone quality of the midrange TREBLE Knob Adjusts the tone quality of the upper range EFX Effects Knob Turn this knob to chorus flanger
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13. Roland CUBE 530 BASS Owner s Manual Thank you and congratulations on your choice of the Roland CUBE 30 BASS Bass Amplifier Before using this unit carefully read the sections entitled e IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS p 2 e USING THE UNIT SAFELY p 3 4 e IMPORTANT NOTES p 4 These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit Additionally in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit Owner s manual should be read in its entirety The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference This unit is equipped with a protection circuit The protection circuit helps ensure safety by operating when excessive input continues for a long time while the device is at a location with a high ambient temperature Sound drop out may occur when the protection circuit is actuated during use Please read through the documentation carefully to ensure correct use Main Features e Adopting Roland s original FFP technology this highly functional DSP bass amp features 30 watt sound output through a 25 cm 10 inch coaxial 2 way wide range speaker e The amp is equipped with a total of seven COSM amp model types including six of the most popular bass amps along with an original amp sound that mixes in doubled bass sounds an octave below those being played e In addition to an easy to use 3 band equalizer this amp
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15. bled other adverse effects caused with The symbol alerts the user to things that must be respect to the home and all its carried out The specific thing that must be done is furnishings as well to domestic indicated by the design contained within the circle In animals or pets the case of the symbol at left it means that the power cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet es ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING e Do not allow any objects e g flammable material coins S Ni e Before using this unit make sure to read the instructions below and the Owner s Manual pins or liquids of any kind water soft drinks etc to penetrate the unit gt CT e Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the Ba p unit Ree ee Te REM Teena ee RT Ent Tone ence RTT eee nce en eran en Ter Rea e m Immediately turn the power off remove the power cord Do not attempt to repair the unit or replace parts within it from the outlet and request servicing by your retailer the A N except when this manual provides specific instructions S nearest Roland Service Center or an authorized Roland directing you to do so Refer all servicing to your retailer distributor as listed on the Information page when the nearest Roland Service Center or an authorized e The power supply cord or the plug has been Roland distributor as listed on the Information page damaged or e
16. cally wipe away such dust with a dry cloth Also disconnect the power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled Also all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children IMPORTANT NOTES A CAUTION Never climb on top of nor place heavy objects on the unit Never handle the power cord or its plug with wet hands when plugging into or unplugging from an outlet Before moving the unit disconnect the power plug from the outlet and pull out all cords from external devices Before cleaning the unit turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the outlet Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area pull the plug on the power cord out of the outlet In addition to the items listed under IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and USING THE UNIT SAFELY on pages 2 3 and 4 please read and observe the following Power Supply Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise such as an electric motor or variable lighting system 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 Although the LEDs are switched off when the POWER switch is switched off this does not mean that the unit has been completely disc
17. e manufacturers instructions manufacturer or sold with the apparatus 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators When a cart is used use caution when heat registers stoves or other apparatus including moving the cart apparatus combination to amplifiers that produce heat avoid injury from tip over 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with unused for long periods of time one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any third prong are provided for your safety When the provided way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus replacement of the obsolete outlet the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped For the U K WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminal
18. e to speakers and other devices When powering up Turn on the power to the CUBE 30 BASS last When powering down Turn off the power to the CUBE 30 BASS first Always make sure to have the volume level turned down before switching on power Even with the volume all the way down you may still hear some sound when the power is switched on but this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Wrap the AC cord around the cord hook when trans porting or storing the unit Panel Descriptions EQUALIZER EFX W DELAY REVERB AUX IN eR MIDDLE TREBLE eR q ap EB D e dih Z Re d 7 FLANGER ate ON DELAY Van REVERB re k Ry f A Kj O a s ry 20 0 0 ee ee cy Cc gt O 2 e Ror Be k gt CHORUS y Q amp T WAH BASSO e y of OW of e COMPRESSION A AMPLIFIER FOOTSW POWER A d HIE gt TIP EFX ON RING DLY REV BASS 810 0 INPUT Jack T E Connect your bass here Models the Trace Elliot AH600SMX 1048 4 x 10 1518 1 x 15 This amp was used widely by rock bands in the 1980s Its 2 COMPRESSION Knob wide range clear attack and other features make it a great amp This is an effect that compresses overly high signals while lor ATTN OL DEMO mance Siuanone boosting lower level input Offers more attack Turning the knob to the right increases the compression effect When compression is on the ON indicator lights up the BASS360 indicator is unlit when the effect is turned off Models the acoustic 360 1 x 18
19. ever exceed the power place heavy objects on it Doing so can damage the cord rating watts amperes for the extension cord Excessive producing severed elements and short circuits Damaged loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and cords are fire and shock hazards eventually melt through e This unit either alone or in combination with an Before using the unit in a foreign country consult with amplifier and headphones or speakers may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent your retailer the nearest Roland Service Center or an authorized Roland distributor as listed on the Infor hearing loss Do not operate for a long period of time at a mation page hishvolumeleveloratalevelthatistincomfortable IE gien aenea aidaa a akosa aaa aaa ED ii Mccall hearing loss kent gt ea the ears e To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose should neater Sopa Hre tmit and conent this apparatus to rain or moisture and objects filled with an audiologist liquids such as vases should not be placed on this apparatus A CAUTION The unit should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation Always grasp only the plug on the power supply cord when plugging into or unplugging from an outlet Any accumulation of dust between the power plug and the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire Periodi
20. from the unit during normal operation To avoid disturbing your neighbors try to keep the unit s volume at reasonable levels You may prefer to use headphones so you do not need to be concerned about those around you especially when it is late at night When you need to transport the unit package it in the box including padding that it came in if possible Otherwise you will need to use equiv alent packaging materials Use a cable from Roland to make the connection If using some other make of connection cable please note the following precautions e Some connection cables contain resistors Do not use cables that incor porate resistors for connecting to this unit The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low or impossible to hear For information on cable specifications contact the manufacturer of the cable To prevent malfunction and or damage to speakers or other devices always turn down the volume and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections When connection cables with resistors are used the volume level of equipment connected to the inputs INPUT and AUX IN jacks may be low If this happens use connection cables that do not contain resistors such as those from the Roland PCS series 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 damag
21. onnected from the source of power If you need to turn off the power completely first turn off the POWER switch then unplug the power cord from the power outlet For this reason the outlet into which you choose to connect the power cord s plug should be one that is within easy reach Placement Using the unit near power amplifiers or other equipment containing large power transformers may induce hum To alleviate the problem change the orientation of this unit or move it farther away from the source of inter ference This device may interfere with radio and television reception Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices such as cell phones are operated in the vicinity of this unit Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call or while conversing Should you experience such problems you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit or switch them off Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight place it near devices that radiate heat leave it inside an enclosed vehicle or otherwise subject it to temper ature extremes Also do not allow lighting devices that normally are used while their light source is very close to the unit such as a piano light or powerful spotlights to shine upon the same area of the unit for extended periods of time Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit When moved f
22. oot Switch Jack You can use foot switches the optional BOSS FS 5U connected using a connection cable the optional PCS 31 to turn EFX on and off and to turn DELAY REVERB on and off PCS 31 White TIP Red RING Wn wn J T 2 T na AR ce L D L D lt EFX DELAY REVERB Polarity Switch When you connect only one foot switch by mono cable you can only use it to turn EFX on and off AUX IN Jack You can connect a CD player or other kind of device and have it play along with your bass This accepts a 1 4 stereo phone plug However the speaker and RECORDING OUT PHONES output is monaural Determine the volume level by adjusting the volume control of the connected device RECORDING OUT PHONES Jack When Using This as RECORDING OUT Use mono 1 4 phone plugs when connecting to this jack The RECORDING OUT volume level can be set easily by turning the VOLUME knob toa position within the range shown in the figure When Using This as PHONES Connect headphones to this jack No sound is played through the unit s speaker while the RECORDING OUT PHONES jack is in use POWER Switch Turns the power on and off This unit is equipped with a protection circuit A brief interval a few seconds after power up is required before the unit will operate normally 16 Power Indicator This indicator lights when the unit is turned on Main Specifications Rated Power Output 30 W Nominal Input
23. 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 receiver Connect the equipment into 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 Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit For Canada
24. rom one location to another where the temperature and or humidity is 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 allow rubber vinyl or similar materials to remain on the unit for long periods of time Such objects can discolor or otherwise harmfully affect the finish Do not paste stickers decals or the like to this instrument Peeling such matter off the instrument may damage the exterior finish Maintenance To clean the unit use a dry soft cloth or one that is slightly dampened Try to wipe the entire surface using an equal amount of strength moving the cloth along with the grain of the wood Rubbing too hard in the same area can damage the finish Never use benzine thinners alcohol or solvents of any kind to avoid the possibility of discoloration and or deformation Additional Precautions Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit s buttons sliders or other controls and when using its jacks and connectors Rough handling can lead to malfunctions 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 A small amount of heat will radiate
25. s in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured GREEN AND YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOW The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED USING THE UNIT SAFELY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS About Z WARNING and Z CAUTION Notices About the Symbols Used for instructions intended to alert The AV symbol alerts the user to important instructions the user to the risk of death or severe or warnings The specific meaning of the symbol is A WARNING injury should the unit be used determined by the design contained within the improperly triangle In the case of the symbol at left it is used for general cautions warnings or alerts to danger Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly 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 A CAUTION within the circle In the case of the symbol at left it Material damage refers to damage or means that the unit must never be disassem
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