Roland CUBE-15x User's Manual
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1. 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 terminals in your plug proceed as follows 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 Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug USING THE UNIT SAFELY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS About the Symbols About Z WARNING and Z CAUTION Notices Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe Z WARNING 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 CAUTION 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 TheA 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 carr2. become wet or e The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance In households with small children an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit Protect the unit from strong impact Do not drop it Do not force the unit s power supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of S other devices Be especially careful when using extension cords the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord s outlet must never exceed the power rating watts amperes for the extension cord Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through Before using the unit in a foreign country consult with your retailer the nearest Roland Service Center or an authorized Roland distributor as listed on the Information page Do not put anything that contains water e g flower vases on this unit Also avoid the use of insecticides perfumes alcohol nail polish spray cans etc near the unit Swiftly wipe away any liquid that spills on the unit using a dry soft cloth 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 interference Noise may be
3. it is level and sure to remain stable Never place it on stands that could wobble or on inclined surfaces only of the type described in the operating e The unit should be connected to a power supply instructions or as marked on the unit Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord nor place heavy objects on it Doing so can S damage the cord producing severed elements and short circuits Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards amplifier and headphones or speakers may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears you should immediately stop using the unit and consult an audiologist This unit either alone or in combination with an S Do not allow any objects e g flammable material coins pins or liquids of any kind S water soft drinks etc to penetrate the unit N Immediately turn the power off remove the power cord from the outlet and request servicing A by your retailer the nearest Roland Service Center or an authorized Roland distributor as listed on the Information page when The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or e If smoke or unusual odor occurs e Objects have fallen into or liquid has been spilled onto the unit or e The unit has been exposed to rain or otherwise has
4. Roland CUBE 15x Owner s Manual Thank you and congratulations on your choice of the Roland CUBE 15X Guitar Amplifier Before using this unit carefully read the sections entitled IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS page 2 USING THE UNIT SAFELY page 3 5 IMPORTANT NOTES page 5 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 e Main Features e 15 watt output compact high performance guitar amp with built in 20 cm 8 inch speaker channel can be switched between CLEAN and LEAD e The LEAD channel provides four different distortion sounds OVERDRIVE DISTORTION METAL and METAL STACK e The CUBE 15X includes Roland s Power Squeezer function This feature enables you to reduce the maximum output from 15 watts to 2 watts at the press of a single button When switched on Power Squeezer reproduces the distortion of a fully cranked power amp along with a great sound regardless of the volume level but with a 2 watt output that is easy to handle in the home e Includes easy to use three band equalizer Bass Middle Treble e Equipped with RECORDING OUT jack convenient for use in recording and for use as headphone out e The unit is equipped with an external input jack which is convenient for your practice sessions Use t
5. er 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 Ifyou need to turn off the power completely first turn off the POWER switch then unplug the power cord from the power outlet Refer to Power Supply p 5 6 Connections Refer to the figure shown below to connect the CUBE 15X to other equipment Recorder ZN 0 o 0 DX INPUT A LEAD POWER GAIN VOLUME METAL STACK Electric Guitar Switching the Power On and Off 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 1 Make sure that all volume controls on the CUBE 15X and connected devices are set to 0 Main Specifications CUBE 15X Rated Power Output 15 W Nominal Input Level INPUT CLEAN channel 10 dBu 1 MQ AUX IN 10 dBu Speakers 20 cm 8 inch Controls POWER Switch SELECT Switch POWER SQUEEZER Switch lt CLEAN Channel gt VOLUME Knob lt LEAD Channel gt TYPE Switch OVERDRIVE DISTORTION METAL METAL STACK GAIN Knob VOLUME Knob lt EQUALIZER gt BASS Knob MIDDLE Knob TREBLE Knob Turn on all the devices connected to the CUBE 15X s input jacks INPUT jac
6. ff 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 and readily accessible Maintenance e For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water To remove stubborn dirt use a cloth impregnated with a mild non abrasive detergent Afterwards be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft dry cloth e 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 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 equiva
7. his to play along with sounds from CD players and MP3 players Copyright 2006 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture CAUTION The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK i eo 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 literature accompanying the 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
8. ied 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 plug must be unplugged from the outlet wee tsseecceetseeecseesceeeeeetseetoes ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING e Before using this unit make sure to read the instructions below and the Owner s Manual e Do not open or perform any internal modifica tions on the unit e Do not attempt to repair the unit or replace parts within it except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so Refer all servicing to your retailer the nearest Roland Service Center or an authorized Roland distributor as listed on the Information page e Never use or store the unit in places that are Q e Subject to temperature extremes e g direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle near a heating duct on top of heat generating equipment or NY are as e Damp e g baths washrooms on wet floors or are e Humid or are e Exposed to rain or are e Dusty or are e Subject to high levels of vibration e Make sure you always have the unit placed so
9. k and AUX IN jack Turn on the CUBE 15X Switch on any equipment connected to the CUBE 15X s RECORDING OUT PHONES jack Adjust the volume levels for the devices Before switching off the power lower the volume on each of the devices in your system and then TURN OFF the devices in the reverse order to which they were switched on 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 For protection from sudden big sound 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 and off but this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction If you need to turn off the power completely first turn off the POWER switch then unplug the power cord from the power outlet Refer to Power Supply p 5 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 Before making the connections be sure that the volume setting of the VOLUME knob for both amplifiers is set to 0 When connection cables with resistors are used the volume level of equipment connected to the inputs may be low If this happens use connection cables that do not contain resistors such as those from the Roland PCS series Indicator
10. lent 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 incorporate 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 infor mation on cable specifications contact the manufac turer of the cable Wrap the power cord around the cord hook when trans porting or storing the unit Panel descriptions Control Panel 1 INPUT Jack Connect your guitar here 2 SELECT Switch Switches between the CLEAN and LEAD channels You can confirm which channel is selected by checking the indicator s color CLEAN green LEAD red CLEAN Channel 3 VOLUME Knob Adjusts the CLEAN channel volume LEAD Channel 4 LEAD Channel You can select from the following four types OVERDRIVE Natural distortion sound similar to that obtained by turning an amp s volume up completely DISTORTION Harder distortion than OVERDRIVE METAL Even harder and heavier than DISTORTION which can get long sustained notes METAL STACK Very fat sound of a Heavy Metal full amp stack GAIN Knob Adjusts the LEAD channel s distortion level 6 VOLUME Knob Adjusts the LEAD channel volume EQUALIZER 7 BASS Knob Adjusts the tone quality of the lower range 8 MIDDLE Knob Adjusts the
11. ll the plug on the power cord out Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning Z of the outlet The cooling vents on either side of the unit may become hot so take care to avoid burns any means Speaker not user replaceable Shock hazardous voltages and currents are present inside the enclosure Do not remove the speaker grille and speaker by In addition to the items listed under IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and USING THE UNIT SAFELY on pages 2 3 4 and 5 please read and observe the following Power Supply e Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter such as a refrigerator washing machine microwave oven or air conditioner or that contains a motor Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet connect a power supply noise filter between this unit and the electrical outlet e 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 e Although the LEDs are switched off when the POWER switch is switched off this does not mean that the unit has been completely disconnected from the source of power If you need to turn off the power completely first turn o
12. 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 5 Do not use this apparatus near water by the manufacturer 6 Clean only with a dry cloth 12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when 7 Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install in unused for long periods of time accordance with the manufacturers instructions 13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any heat registers stoves or other apparatus including way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid amplifiers that produce heat has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with not operate normally or has been dropped one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet For the U K IMPORTANT THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE BLUE
13. 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 temperature 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 from 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 Depending on
14. s CLEAN Channel LEAD Channel Connectors INPUT Jack AUX IN Jack RECORDING OUT PHONES Jack Power Supply AC 117 V AC 230 V or AC 240 V Power Consumption 18W Dimensions 335 W x 240 D x 335 H mm 13 3 16 W x 9 1 2 D x 13 3 16 H inches Weight 7 1 kg 15 Ibs 11 oz Accessories Owner s Manual 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms NOTE In the interest of product improvement the specifications and or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice 7 m an __ wu ow dsd I ja xI For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89 336 EEC and LVD 73 23 EEC This product must be disposed of separately at your local waste recycling centre Do not dispose of in household waste bin Roland Corporation SD000901 1 DH
15. the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to prevent this from happening If you do so please make sure that the unit will not slip or move accidentally 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 ATA At regular intervals you should unplug the power plug and clean it by using a dry cloth to Q wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs Also disconnect the power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time Any accumulation of dust between the power plug and the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire A CAUTION e Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled Also all cords and cables should be AN placed so they are out of the reach of children e Never handle the power cord or its plug with wet hands i when plugging into or unplugging from an outlet AD e Before moving the unit disconnect the power plug from the outlet and pull out all cords from external devices IMPORTANT NOTES A CAUTION Before cleaning the unit turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the outlet Z in your area pu
16. tone quality of the midrange 9 TREBLE Knob Adjusts the tone quality of the upper range No sound will be produced when BASS MIDDLE and TREBLE knob are all set to 0 in RECO EN DING sour SQUE R PHONES E 10 AUX IN Jack You can connect a CD player MP3 player or other kind of device and have it play along with your guitar This accepts a stereo miniature 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 The Power Squeezer function is also applied to sounds input from the AUX IN jack 11 RECORDING OUT PHONES Jack When Using RECORDING OUT Use mono 1 4 phone plugs when connecting to this jack Volume level of RECORDING OUT can be easily adjusted if you set the CLEAN or LEAD Channel VOLUME knob as shown in the diagram on the right When Using Headphones Connect headphones to this jack VOLUME No sound is played through the unit s speaker while the RECORDING OUT PHONES jack is in use 12 POWER SQUEEZER Switch Switching on the Power Squeezer function allows you to reduce the amp s output to 2 watts Switching this on allows you to produce a sound that preserves the same tone and balance as when the amp is played at maximum volume but at an output of 2 watts for volume levels that are more suitable for the average home 13 POWER Switch This switches the pow
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