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Petsafe 115X Stereo Equalizer User Manual

1. RS IN IHRER Inl OONDQOOOCOOOCODOO B fal OoOo0000 OO0000 OO00000 OO00000 OO00000 L1 L1 L1 DOI OO N OOOO 40s m m 5 o IN LV L1 L1 L1 L1 2000 R ODQOS0SS EE P ILE B FULL RANGE and SUB WOOFER Modes The speaker be switched to and from Full Range mode which enables the tweeter control and Sub Woofer mode which allows you to set the frequency These can be expanded flexibly to fit different stage setups and match the playing style B THRU OUT Jack e The D BASS 115X features a THRU OUT jack which splits the input signal allowing you to use multiple D BASS 115Xs simultaneously You can also use this jack to combine the D BASS 115X with other amps and subwoofers for an even more powerful system compatible with venues of any size 557 77 AMPLIFIER GAIN AMP TYPE COMPRESSION BASS MIDDLE 171 NORMAL PICKUP 5 PEAK 5 0 0 TYPE SHAPE MODE SUPER FLAT o o
2. TWEETER EFFECT BLEND VOLUME DIRECT EFFECT 19 916191919 1919 STANDARD A warm bass sound perfectly suited for jazz This provides a natural sound even when an acoustic bass is connected To fatten the core sound raise the BASS and MID levels You can correct any typical high frequency problems with piezo pickups by slightly turning down the TREBLE or TWEETER setting SLAP BASS AMP TYPE E im EFFECT BLEND VOLUME DIRECT EFFECT 50896969050 STANDARD This sound with cut in the midrange frequencies is great for slap bass performance Setting the SHAPE switch to ON creates a sound with a boost at the low and high ends To get a crisp slap sound lower the MIDDLE setting and raise the TREBLE This emphasizes the brightness of the string sound resulting in a slap sound with a lighter pull sound You can limit any discrepancies in dynamics by setting the COMPRESSION to the appropriate level in STANDARD mode ROCK DRIVE AMP TYPE seed ace 25 MIDILE es EFFECT BLEND VOLUME DIRECT EFFECT 508501905560 TUBE LOGIC This fat growing sound resembles the sound you get by playing through tube amp at high volume The idea here is to apply COMPRESSION in TUBE LOGIC mode deeply To further fatten the sound when the strings are flat picked set the SHAPE switch to ON Raising the TREBLE setting results in a dazzling aggressiv
3. 0 O D BASS 115X To prevent injury caused by the unit overturning or being dropped use two or more people to carry the unit whenever possible Main Features The D BASS 210 and 115 are powerful yet lightweight professional bass amps which utilize Roland s FFP technology incorporating new Active Speaker Control The D BASS 115X is a powered extension speaker Stacking the D BASS 210 115 and the D BASS 115 lets you create an even more powerful system D BASS 210 115 115X Shared Features B High Power Multi Amp Configuration 6000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 The D BASS features a multi amp arrangement with each speaker unit driven by its own dedicated power amp Combined with signal processing optimized for each unit s particular frequency response this drives each of the speakers in the ideal manner D BASS 210 D BASS 115 D BASS 115X Speaker Configuration 25 cm 10 inches x 2 Tweeter 38 cm 15 inches Tweeter 38 cm 15 inches Tweeter Power Amp Configuration 160 W x 2 80 W Tweeter 250 W 80 W Tweeter 250 W 80 W Tweeter Total Output Power 400 W 330 W 330 W E Thorough Weight Reduction 55 5 5 Newly developed custom speakers make use of new materials succeeding in cutting the weight of previous models by half for the 10 sp
4. MODERN am ACTIVE ON aum TUBE LOGIC PASSIVE OFF STANDARD FREQUENCY TREBLE Panel descriptions TWEETER Models the wide range sound of tweeter equipped bass amps in use since the 805 This amp type produces a dynamic tone with a good balance of low end presence and clear open highs DIRECT EFFECT Perfect for slap bass Creates an aggressive tone in which the pres ence of the lower range and the transparency of the upper range are greatly augmented 7 MODE Switch Used in combination with the COMPRESSION knob 8 this switches the compression effect type STANDARD This produces a compression effect like that used in recording studios TUBE LOGIC This provides the natural fat compressed sound typical of tube amps This characteristic sense of harmonic induced compression is like that produced by slightly overdriving a vintage tube bass amp 8 COMPRESSION Knob This is an effect that compresses overly high signals while boosting lower level input Turn the knob to the right increases the compression effect Turn the knob to the very left to bypass the compression 9 BASS Knob Adjusts the tone quality of the lower range 10 MIDDLE Knob Adjusts the tone quality of the middle range EFFECT BLEND VOLUME DIRECT EFFECT D BAS5 POWER MUTE 11
5. Knob Adjusts the frequency of the middle range 12 TREBLE Knob Adjusts the tone quality of the upper range 13 TWEETER Knob Adjusts the tweeter volume This knob affects the tone quality of the range higher than that of the TREBLE knob No sound is output from the tweeter when this is turned to the very left TheTWEETER knob affects not only the sound of the D BASS speakers it also affects thePH ON ES LINE OUT BALANCED OUT when theSELECT switch is set to LIN E and SUB OUT jacks p 12 p 14 14 BLEND Knob This adjusts the balance of the mix between the effect sound from the external effect connected to the EFFECT jack and the direct sound External Effects 4 OUTPUT SUB OUT COSM Amp The knob settings can be adjusted to accommodate for both series and parallel connections Panel descriptions Knob Connection Mix Balance Settings Status DIRECT 0 Only the direct sound is output No effect is applied Adjust the knob as you listen to check the balance of the mix be tween the direct and effect sounds 100 of the direct sound and DIRECT EFFECT 10096 of the effect sound are out put Turn the knob to the left to re duce the effect sound turn to the right to reduce the direct sound YF Parallel With the knob at center position Connection series Only the effect sound is output Connection EFFECT Regard
6. GND LIFT Switch Loop hum noise may occur when other external devices are connected to the D BASS 210 115 In such instances you may be able to mitigate the problem by switching the position of the GND LIFT switch The GND LIFT switch should be normally set to OFF 14 Panel descriptions D BASS 115X Control Panel D BASS 115X TWEETER LEVEL INPUT LINE THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RUL INTERFERENCE CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND 2 THIS DEVICE MUST REGLEMENT SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR DU CANADA 1 INPUT Jack 3 MODE Switch Connect a D BASS 210 115 or other bass amp or device This switches the unit between Full Range mode and Sub here Woofer mode The color of the indicator tells you which Connect to the SUB OUT jack when connecting a 210 mode is selected Full Range green Sub Woofer red 115 Select the mode to suit the bass you are connecting and The SUB OUT volume is linked to the VOLUME knob your playing conditions allowing you to control the volume of the 115X with the 210 115 VOLUME knob In this case the volume balance between the D BASS 210 115 and the 115X remains unchanged When connecting another type of bass amp use the LINE OUT jack FULL RANGE All frequency ranges from low to high are output by the unit s speakers Using this together with the D BASS 210 115 produces a powerful punchy sound This jack is designed for connections with li
7. Switching either one to ON turns on the mute function To turn muting off set both the MUTE switch and the jack foot switch to OFF RETURN jack Connect this jack to the external effects processor s 2 SUB OUT Jack output jack Use this to connect the D BASS 210 115 with the 115X W hen connecting external effects processors adjust the EFFECT BLEND knob p 11 soit s at an appropriate setting Thevolumelevel for this output is adjusted with the Turning the knob completely to the left puts the D BA SS into VOLUM E knob Thus you can also control the volume of the effect bypass mode so no effect sound is output 115X with theD BASS 210 115 VOLUME knob In this case the volume balance between the D BA SS 210 115 and the 115X does not change Connect this jack to the 115X INPUT jack 13 Panel descriptions 5 TUNER OUT Jack Connect tuners to this jack Other than thePICKUP TYPE switch none of theD BASS 210 115 s switches knobs affect the TU N ER OUT output 6 BALANCED OUT Jack Use this to connect to external PAs and other such systems You can switch the sound that is output to suit the particular application This professional grade feature includes a tough reliable XLR type connector and ground lift switch The output level is 4 dBu SELECT Switch Signals input to the INPUT jack are DI OUT TheVOLUM E knob has no effect on the signal from BALANCED OUT Control the volume with thePA system
8. and PHONES is muted With the mute function activated you do not need to turn down the VOLUME knob to mute the noise when plugging into or unplugging from your bass guitar Sounds from the TUN ER OUT jack 15 not muted ilo By connecting a tuner optional to TUNER OUT and then MUTE switch is turned on you can tune your instrument without the sound being output from the speakers You can use a foot switch the optional BOSS FS 5L to switch muting on and off p 13 17 PHONES Jack Headphones are connected here No sounds are output from the speakers and SUB OUT jack p 13 when headphones are connected 18 POWER Switch Turns the power on and off The indicator lights up when the power is on fyou 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 7 Oncetheconnections have been completed turn on power to your various devices in theorder specified By turning on devices in the wrong order you risk causing malfunction and or damageto speakers and other devices 1 Switch on the equipment connected to the D BASS 210 115 s EFFECT SEND RETURN jacks 2 Turn on the D BASS 210 115 3 Switch on any equipment connected to the D BASS 210 115 s OUTPUT jacks 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
9. 117 V AC 220V AC 230 V AC 240 V 50 60 Hz Excluding casters Excluding casters 595 W x 410 D x 574 H mm 595 W x 410 D x 623 H mm 23 7 16 W x 16 3 16 D x 22 5 8 H inches 23 7 16 W x 16 3 16 D x 24 9 16 H inches Including casters Including casters 595 W x 410 D x 625 H mm 595 W x 410 D x 674 H mm 23 7 16 W x 16 3 16 D x 24 5 8 H inches 23 7 16 W x 16 3 16 D x 26 9 16 H inches Weights 24 0 kg 52 lbs 15 oz 23 5 kg 51 165 13 oz Owner s Manual Information sheet Caster x 4 Options Foot Switch FS 5L BOSS Nominal Input Level N 2 Troubleshooting 38 cm 15 inches x 1 Tweeter POWER Switch VOLUME Knob MODE SELECT Switch FULL RANGE SUB WOOFER lt FULL RANGE gt TWEETER Knob lt SUB WOOFER gt FREQUENCY Knob INPUT Jack 1 4 phone type THRU OUT Jack 1 4 phone type 115 117 V 220V AC 230 V AC 240 V 50 60 Hz Excluding casters 595 W x 517 D x 530 H mm 23 7 16 W x 20 3 8 D x 20 7 8 H inches Including casters 595 W x 517 D x 581 H mm 23 7 16 W x 20 3 8 D x 22 7 8 H inches 27 0 kg 59 165 9 oz Owner s Manual Information sheet Caster x 4 0gBu 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 Troubleshooting Sounds not output Is the
10. 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 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 disconnected 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 and readily accessible Maintenance 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 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
11. mute function switched If you have a foot switch connected set both the foot switch and the front panel MUTE switch to OFF Is the power to the external effects processor turned off or the effect volume turned completely down With an external effects processor connected and using a series connection only the effect sound is output p 12 Check the external effects processor s output level JU 4 D BASS 115X TWEETER LEVEL knob has no effect Is the TWEETER knob on the D BASS 210 115 connected to the INPUT jack turned completely down When the TWEETER knob on the D BASS 210 115 is turned down all the way the signals in the tweeter s frequency range are not output from SUB OUT diminishing the effect of the 115X s TWEETER knob 23 D BASS 210 115 115X 1DH 5 000219 Roland Corporation
12. 210 115 and the 115X adjust the tone with the VOLUME and FREQUENCY knobs Adjust the volume of the lower range with the VOLUME konb and adjust the tone of the lower range with the FREQUENCY knob VOLUME knob FREQUENCY knob Volume 8 7 Volume 210 115 115X 210 115 gt Frequency Frequency The aim of these adjustments is to achieve a smooth continuous link in the low frequencies between the 210 115 and the 115 Sincethe FREQUENCY knob also affects the overall low frequency volume we recommend that you readjust the V OLU M E knob each time you make an adjustment with the FREQUENCY knob general you can make adjustment easier by turning up theVOLUME knob slightly when you turn down theFREQU EN CY knob setting and turning down theV O LU M E knob slightly when you turn up the FREQUENCY knob setting in Setups in which an acoustic bass is played through a bass amp can tend to cause feedback in the low mid frequencies when the sound output from the speaker enters the f hole in the bass body resulting in a boomy reverberant sound If this occurs when using a D BASS stacked configuration you can suppress low mid reverberation by lowering the FREQUENCY setting in SUB WOOFER mode thus making it difficult for feedback to occur 18 Sample Settings D BASS 210 115 Set the VOLUME knob at appropriate volume level WOODY JAZZ AMP TYPE amis BASS
13. 5 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 ncrease 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 NOTICE This Class B
14. 7 els re i ero NER E E 17 Adjusting the nenne nenne nennen nnns 18 Sample Settings D BASS 210 115 19 How to handle the Casters 20 About the Protection 20 E OO 21 eras cu 22 E eOrls rgpereij 23 Copyright 9 2005 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 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 th
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16. OUT BALANCED OUT GND LIFT LINE OUT D BASS 115X FULL RANGE FULL RANGE SUB WOOFER TWEETER VOLUME POWER AMP BI AMP FPH i FREQUENCY SUB WOOFER Specifications D BASS 210 D BASS 115 Rated Power Output 400 W Woofer 160 W x 2 Tweeter 80 W 330 W Woofer 250 W Tweeter 80 W INPUT PIEZO 13 dBu 4 7 MQ INPUT NORMAL 10 dBu 1 MQ PICKUP TYPE PASSIVE 0 dBu 50 kQ PICKUP TYPE ACTIVE EFFECT RETURN 4 dBu SUB OUT 4 dBu LINE OUT 4 dBu Nominal Output Level EFFECT SEND 4 dBu TUNER OUT 10 dBu BALANCED OUT 4 dBu 38 cm 15 inches x 1 Tweeter POWER Switch VOLUME Knob MUTE Switch lt INPUT gt PICKUP TYPE Switch ACTIVE PASSIVE GAIN Knob lt COSM AMPLIFIER gt AMP TYPE Knob SUPER FLAT VINTAGE MODERN SHAPE Switch lt COMPRESSION gt Controls MODE Switch TUBE LOGIC STANDARD COMPRESSION Knob lt EQUALIZER gt BASS Knob MIDDLE Knob FREQUENCY Knob TREBLE Knob TWEETER Knob lt EFFECT gt EFFECT BLEND Knob lt BALANCED OUT gt SELECT Switch DI OUT LINE OUT GND LIFT Switch ON OFF Indicators rowr reak mue SSS PIEZO INPUT Jack 1 4 phone type NORMAL INPUT Jack 1 4 phone type PHONES Jack Stereo 1 4 phone type FOOT SW MUTE Jack 1 4 phone type Connectors SUB OUT Jack 1 4 phone type LINE OUT Jack 1 4 phone type EFFECT Jacks SEND RETURN 1 4 phone type TUNER OUT Jack 1 4 phone type BALANCED OUT Connector XLR type 115 AC
17. Roland D BASS 010 115 115 Owner s Manual Thank you and congratulations on your choice of the Roland D BASS 210 115 115X Bass Amplifier Before using this unit carefully read the sections entitled IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS page 2 USING THE UNIT SAFELY page 4 6 IMPORTANT NOTES page 7 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 manual applies to the D BA 55 210 115 115 Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 4 IMPORTANT 5 auus 7 2 8 D BASS 210 1 15 115 Shared Features 8 D BASS 210 115 9 D BASS 115 9 PANE CESCHIDIONS 10 D BASS 210 115 Front 4 1 441 1 10 D BASS 210 115 Rear 13 D BASS 115X Control Panel retenta torte dip teneret 15 When Using D BASS 210 115 amp 115X in Stack Configuration 1
18. This allows the range of frequencies reproduced to be extended further in the low end expanding the frequency range of the bass sound The speakers are drives in a way that creates a sound truer to the input signal providing with greater responsiveness D BASS 210 115 Also Features Piezo Input Jack for Acoustic Basses The D BASS is equipped with a Ultra high impedance piezo input jack allowing piezo pickups to be directly connected to the amp This makes the amp optimal for acoustic basses as well COSM Preamps for a Wide Range of Sound Possibilities The D BASS features three COSM preamp types including not just VINTAGE and MODERN for standard bass sounds but also a SUPER FLAT model which faithfully recreates the characteristics of the bass instrument Use these with the Shape function which offers a broader range of tonal variation to create sounds suited to any style of music The front panel includes three band EQ with variable midrange frequency a dedicated Tweeter Control for precise adjustments in the high end and other controls that provide you with complete freedom to create a wide variety of bass sounds In addition to standard solid state compression these amps feature a Tube Logic mode which provides the fat natural sounding compression characteristic of tube amps This lets you achieve the sort of compression that you get when you slightly overdrive a vintage bass amp accompanied with fat h
19. armonics Mute Function The D BASS is equipped with a Mute switch making it simple to mute the speakers and all outputs other than the Tuner Out This lets you plug and unplug the bass noiselessly and tune silently with a tuner connected to the Tuner Out jack You can also turn this switch on and off with your foot by connecting a foot switch BOSS FS 5L optional Full Complement of Input and Output Connectors The amp is equipped with a full set of jacks and connectors including switchable XLR connectors which can be used as Line Outs or Direct Outs Tuner Out Effect Loop Line Out Sub Out expansion jack for connecting to the D BASS 115X Mute foot switch jack and more The Effect Loop jacks accommodate the connection of both series and parallel effects 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 D BASS 115X The Optimal Powered Extension Speaker for the D BASS 210 115 Connect the D BASS 115X to D BASS 210 115 to create an even more powerful system e The speaker is designed to allow a D BASS 210 115 to be set stacked on top of it e The D BASS 115X can also be used effectively as expansion speaker with other small bass amps
20. caster wheels The unit may fall down if not properly handled For details read page 20 Objects have fallen into or liquid has been spilled onto the unit or The unit has been exposed to rain or otherwise Do not insert hands fingers etc into the openings in the unit In particular if the unit is to used in households with small children always provide adult supervision to ensure that children keep their hands and feet out of these openings 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 e 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 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 Do not allow the cooling vents on either side of the unit loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat to become blocked Obstructing the vents may result in up and eventually melt through damage or other problems Before using the unit in a foreign country consult with your retailer the nea
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23. 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 equivalent packaging materials Use a cable from Roland to make the connection If using some other make of connection cable please note the following precautions 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 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 Wrap the power cord around the cord hook when trans porting or storing the unit D BASS 210 115 5 Sa CL OSS OSS OS COS CCS OCS c COO gt gt
24. cords and cables from becoming entangled Also all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children If the unit could become a hazard if it moves all caster wheels should be removed once the unit has been placed at the place of installation or has been loaded onto a vehicle the unit Never climb on top of nor place heavy objects on S 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 e in your area pull the plug on the power cord out Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning e of the outlet 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 IMPORTANT NOTES In addition to the items listed under IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and USING THE UNIT SAFELY on pages 2 and 4 6 please read and observe the following Power Supply 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
25. d 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 During operation this device must be placed at a distance of no less than 50 cm from any walls The unit should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper venti lation Always grasp only the plug on the power supply cord when plugging into or unplugging from an 69 outlet At regular intervals you should unplug the power plug and clean it by using a dry cloth to 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 Try to prevent
26. digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations AVIS Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada USING THE UNIT SAFELY N WARNING N CAUTION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS About N WARNING and Z CAUTION Notices Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings as well to domestic animals or pets IRR SEE ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING Before using this unit make sure to read the instructions below and the Owner s Manual Connect mains plug of this model to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing AN connection Do not open or perform any internal modifica tions on the unit Do not attempt to repair the unit or replace parts S 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 sheet Never use or sto
27. e 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 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 polariz
28. e direction 4 Adjust the horizontal position of the top cabinet so that the corner protectors are properly engaged and locked at all four corners between the top and bottom cabinets Do not use the amplifiers without proper corner protector engagement Otherwise you risk having the top cabinet tumble down Always make sure that the corners are properly engaged before you use the amplifiers 17 When Using D BASS 210 115 amp 115X in Stack Configuration Adjusting the Tone The following steps are effective in adjusting the tone when the D BASS 210 115 and 115X are used together stacked Setup Before connecting the 115X make tone adjustments roughly on the 210 115 alone first e After connecting the 115 start out with all of the unit s knobs set to the center position Selecting the Mode Select the desired 115X mode If it is a greater sense of volume that you want select FULL RANGE If you are aiming for a tight low sound select SUB WOOFER Adjusting in FULL RANGE Mode You can adjust the volume balance of the 210 115 and the 115X using the 115X s VOLUME knob e As you listen to the overall combined tone from the 210 115 and the 115X adjust the TWEETER LEVEL knob Use a lower setting if there is excessive reverberation in the high end If you have trouble eliminating the muffled sound use a higher setting Adjusting in SUB WOOFER Mode e As you listen to the overall combined tone from the
29. e tone SOLO PLAY AMP TYPE ats EE Lope EFFECT BLEND VOLUME DIRECT EFFECT SO GEC HO OG OGIO FF STI DIRECT EFFECT STANDARD This wide range sound leaves out nothing not even the subtle nuances in bass solos and other diverse types of performances Even with highly complex sounds such as those of tapped chords all the variations in tone including those produced by differences in string pressure and touch are faithfully reproduced providing all the detail of the player s expression SMOOTH FINGER s TS siia EFFECT BLEND VOLUME DIRECT EFFECT AMP TYPE SO GMS OOOO OCS EFF TUBE LOGIC A smooth bass sound perfectly suited for jazz and soul Use the rear pickup for an electric jazz tone the front pickup for a soul tone To further clarify the sense of pitch and contour raise the midrange with the MIDDLE knob When playing in bigger bands slightly raising the TREBLE setting is an effective way to prevent the bass sound from being lost in the other sounds 19 How to handle the Casters Attaching and Removing the Casters You can attach or remove casters as shown in the following figure To ensure adequate stability be sure to attach all four wheels whenever using the unit with caster wheels Whenever using the unit without caster wheels be sure to remove all four wheels Be sure to remove all casters when accidental movem
30. eaker and one third for the 15 speaker as compared with previous Roland products Moreover stronger magnetic force ensures quick response with effective damping in the lower frequencies Use of D Class power amps and switching power supplies for high energy conversion efficiency reduces generation of unnecessary heat This permits use of smaller lighter power transformers and heat sinks New cabinet designs make use of new materials and reduce unwanted vibration resulting in cabinets that are lighter overall yet still ensure ample ruggedness E Advanced FFP Technology Incorporating Active Speaker Control These units employ Roland s proprietary FFP amp technology for dynamic powerful sound that exceeds specs while D BASS s incorporation of Active Speaker Control technology realizes even higher quality sound e Active Speaker Control uses an optical sensor to monitor the movement of the speaker and correct discrepancies between the original sound and the speaker motion This results in faithful reproduction of the Instrument s original sound characteristics and the nuances produced in performance Conceptual Diagram of Active Speaker Control Power Amp Speaker ontrol Optical Sensor Speaker motion monitored FFP Feed Forward Processing is system control technology that optimizes the performance of the amp speakers and cabinet characteristics according to the signal
31. ed 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 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 terminals 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 Qor 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 For EU Countries C This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89 336 EEC and LVD 73 23 EEC 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 pursuant to Part 1
32. ent may be dangerous such as when setting up the D BASS 210 115 115X on stage or when transporting it in a vehicle If casters have been attached to the amp make sure it is used only on a stable level surface About the Protection Circuit This unit is equipped with a protection circuit The protection circuit helps ensure safety by activating when excessive input continues for a long time while the device is at a location with a high ambient temperature When the protection circuit is active the POWER indicator flashes and the sound output drops in volume or ceases altogether Position this device away from walls or other objects so that the vents remain unobstructed thus preventing the activation of the protection circuit 20 Block Diagram D BASS 210 TUNER OUT EFFECT SEND RETURN DD 59 AZIAMPLIFIER VOLUME POWER AMP TRI AMP INPUT NORMAL TW SHAPE EFFECT BLEND WE VINTAGE SHAPE 9 7 E d h ACTIVE GAIN STANDARD COMP PASSIVE BASS MID FREQ TREBLE EFFECT TUBE LOGIC RESSION BLEND DI OUT Es Phones BALANCED OUT GND LIFT Em LINE OUT D BASS 115 TUNER OUT EFFECT SEND RETURN DD 9 AZIAMPLIFIER VOLUME POWER AMP BI AMP Tw a rem Per x EE A E um GAIN STANDARD COMP PASSIVE BASS MID FREQ TREBLE m TUBE LOGIC RESSION DI
33. few seconds after power up is required beforethe unit will operate normally Always makesureto havethe volumelevel 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 12 Panel descriptions D BASS 210 115 Rear Panel 000 o dumm cin ELIS 1 E ____ 1 GND MUTE RETURN SEND 2 HOT 5 3 COLD GND SELECT LIFT A Di OUT OUT OFF ON 4 For D BASS 115 INPUT OUTPUT INPUT INPUT PA Mixer INPUT Tuner Recorder 1 FOOT SW Jack 3 LINE OUT Jack You can connect latch type switch optional BOSS FS You can connect a mixer recorder or other such device 5L and use the switch to turn the Mute function on and here off The output level is 4 dBu Set the foot switch Polarity setting as shown below TheVOLUME knob has no effect on the signal from LINE OUT Adjust the volumeon the connected device 4 EFFECT Jacks Use this to connect external effects processors and other such devices When you have a foot switch connected the mute function can be switched on with either the MUTE switch p 12 on the front panel or the foot switch SEND Jack Connect this jack to the external effects processor s input The input output level is 4 dBu
34. ked on the rear side of unit Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord nor place heavy objects on it Doing so can damage the cord producing severed elements and short circuits Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards This unit either alone or in combination with an 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 Do not allow any objects e g flammable material coins pins or liquids of any kind water soft drinks etc to penetrate the unit WARNING Immediately turn the power off remove the power cord from the outlet and request servicing by your retailer the nearest Roland Service When using the D BASS 210 in combination with the D BASS 115X and when using the D BASS 115 in combi nation with the D BASS 115 they can be used in a Center or an authorized Roland distributor as listed on the Information page when stacked configuration However when units are stacked due caution must be observed to prevent any unit from falling e The power supply cord or the plug has been For details see page 17 damaged or If smoke or unusual odor occurs e Be careful when handling
35. less of the knob position the effects are bypassed when nothing is connected to the EFFECT RETURN jack With a series connection no sound is output from the D BASS when the volume of the external effects processor is turned down completely or the effects processor s power is turned off Series Connected Effects Effects that change the source sound itself Ex Equalizer Limiter Distortion Wah Chorus Flanger Parallel Connected Effects Effects sounds added to the dry sound Ex Delay Reverb When using parallel connected effects set the external effects processor so that the source sound the dry sound is cut with only the effect sound being output This prevents the direct sound from passing through the external effects processor serving to minimize any tonal variation This is additionally convenient as it allows you to adjust the depth of the effect from the D BASS s front panel which is closer at hand Certain devices may not allow the source sound dry sound to be cut such cases use a series connection 15 VOLUME Knob This adjusts the volume level of the D BASS speakers or headphones This also works on the volume for the SUB OUT jack p 13 TheVOLU M E knob does not affect the LINE OUT BALANCED OUT and TUNER OUT 16 MUTE Switch This switches the Mute function on and off When muting is turned on the indicator flashes and the output from the speakers the BALANCED OUT LINE OUT SUB OUT
36. n the FREQUENCY knob indicator and the active frequency range is shown below 240 OUTPUT LEVEL 60 lt A gt 10 Frequency Variable Range Hz 6 VOLUME Knob This adjusts the total volume level of the unit s internal speaker When connecting the D BASS 210 115 SUB OUT jack to the 115X s INPUT jack adjust the volume balance between the 115X and the D BASS 210 115 speaker output Does not affect THRU OUT 7 POWER Switch This switches the power on and off 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 7 Oncetheconnections 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 damageto speakers and other devices 1 Turnonthe device connected to the D BASS 115X s input jack 2 Turnon the D BASS 115X 3 Switch on any equipment connected to the D BASS 115X s SUB OUT jack Turn off the devices in the reverse order to which they were switched on Thisunit is equipped with a protection circuit A brief interval a few seconds after power up is required beforetheunit will operate normally Always makesureto havethe volumelevel 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 no
37. ne level output devices Y ou cannot connect a bass directly to this jack SUB WOOFER l The 115X s speakers output sounds only in the bass 2 THRU OUT Jack peo Adding an additional layer of low frequency sound to Signals input via the INPUT jack are output without any the output from the D BASS 210 115 allows you boost charnigo to thes grial the extreme low end even more Use this jack when connecting additional D BASS 115Xs other powered speakers When connecting D BASS 5 4 TWEETER Knob 115Xs connect the THRU OUT of the first D BASS 115 to the INPUT jack of the second You can connect a third 115X to the second one a fourth This adjusts the tweeter volume level when the 115X is used in Full Range mode No sound is output from the tweeter when this is turned to the third one and so on connecting as many units as to the very left needed thus allowing you to set up a high power system matched to venues of any size This is disabled in Sub W oofer mode Nosignal is output from the THRU OUT jack when the power is switched off Thell5X sswitch and knobs do not affect THRU OUT 15 Panel descriptions 5 FREQUENCY Knob In the SUB WOOFER mode this adjusts the frequency range played back from the unit s speaker Adjust this according to the character of the connected bass guitar as well as the performance environment This is disabled in Full Range mode The relationship betwee
38. re the unit in places that are Subject to temperature extremes e g direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle near a heating 4 uct top of heat generating equipment e are Damp e g baths washrooms on wet floors or are Humid or are e Exposed to rain or are e Dusty or are Subject to high levels of vibration 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 About the Symbols 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 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 The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as mar
39. rest Roland Service Center or an authorized Roland distributor as listed on the Information sheet 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 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 initi ating 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 extende
40. rmal and does not indicate a malfunction 16 When Using D BASS 210 115 amp 115X in Stack Configuration Stacking The D BASS 210 115 be used in a stacked configuration with the D BASS 115 When stacking be sure to follow the instructions below When stacking be sure to follow the instructions below sure to set up and use these units in stable level locations To prevent injury caused by the unit overturning or being dropped make sure that at least two persons work together when lifting and carrying the units careful not to get your fingers pinched 1 Remove all caster wheels from the cabinet that goes on top D BASS 210 or 115 6666651616 OO80000 00000000 N ogo 00000000 Doo D020 000SN050008N0500008 pan o uu i amd iuuuuvbaauoadb p io uu DMOQOOS0000O0O020000800500008 gt OOOOOOOOOO 40000G80 000000090 00 OOB20 0000080800000 2 Always sta
41. s being input based on the results of analyses of the operation and behavior of each section of existing amp systems Active Speaker Control Conventional Bass Amps With conventional bass amps input signals are amplified by the power amp and then the sound is output by means of the vibration of the speaker but discrepancies occur between the signals output from the power amp and the actual vibration of the speaker Observations of speaker motion when bass sounds are played reveal delayed response in the attack and release and superfluous vibration Such discrepancies stem from the basic mechanical properties of the cone speaker construction and are especially noticeable in the low frequency range These discrepancies result in a loss of clarity and definition in the bass sound How Active Speaker Control Works With Active Speaker Control the speaker movement is monitored in real time with an optical sensor to detect any deviation from the input signal Any such discrepancies are corrected by a digital signal processor thus controlling speaker motion to reproduce the input signal as closely as possible Effect of Active Speaker Control Active Speaker Control affects the actual bass sound in the following ways Speaker amplitude linearity is improved producing a tight powerful sound with better contour In particular this technology provides faithful reproduction of the low end for basses with Low B string

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