Owner's Manual Bedienungsanleitung Guide d'utilisation Manuale dell'utente Manual del usuario Manual do proprietário Gebruikershandleiding Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland CUBE STREET battery-powered stereo amp. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled · IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (page 2) · USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2­3) · IMPORTANT NOTES (page 4) 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. Main Features · Compact and lightweight stereo amp This is a 5 W (2.5 W + 2.5 W) stereo amp with two newly developed high-efficiency 16 cm (6.5 inch) speakers. · Dual power operation with batteries or AC Dual power operation makes it easy to take this amp anywhere. Six AA alkaline batteries allow approximately 15 hours of operation. (Battery life will depend on the conditions of use.) · Two channel independent preamplifier < Mic/line channel > · The mic/line channel provides a dedicated two-band equalizer as well as delay/reverb. · A footswitch (sold separately) can be used to turn mute or delay/reverb on and off. < Guitar/instrument channel> In addition to accepting input from a guitar or electronic musical instrument, this channel accommodates microphone input as well. · Eight types of COSM amp For use when connecting an electric guitar, a variety of famous guitar amp models, including "JC," are provided. There's also an "instrument amp" that's ideal when connecting an acoustic guitar or an electronic instrument such as a keyboard, as well as a dedicated mic amp. COSM (Composite Object Sound Modeling) is proprietary Roland modeling technology, which analyzes the way in which sound is affected by elements such as electronic circuitry, structure, and materials, and combines these elements to reconstruct the desired sound. · Six types of digital effects In addition to four types of EFX (chorus, flanger, phaser, tremolo), delay and reverb are also provided. A footswitch (sold separately) can be used as an on/off switch for EFX or delay/reverb. · Tuner You can tune your instrument while leaving its guitar connected. · Stereo AUX input A convenient mini-stereo jack for connecting your MP3 player or CD player is provided, allowing stereo playback together with the mic/line input and guitar/instrument input. · Headphones A headphones jack is provided for practicing at night. Copyright © 2007 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For the U.K. IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. 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 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 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 other adverse effects respect to the home furnishings, as well animals or pets. to damage or caused with and all its to domestic The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled. The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet. 001 008c · Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner's Manual. .......................................................................................................... 002c · Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor. .......................................................................................................... 003 · 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. .......................................................................................................... 004 · Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor's body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock. ........................................................................................................... 008e · Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device. ........................................................................................................... 009 · Never use or store the unit in places that are: · Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are · Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are · Humid; or are · Exposed to rain; or are · Dusty; or are · Subject to high levels of vibration. .......................................................................................................... 007 · 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. .......................................................................................................... · 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! ........................................................................................................... 010 · 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. ........................................................................................................... 2 011 104 · Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit. .......................................................................................................... 012b · 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. ........................................................................................................... 106 · Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the "Information" page when: · The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged; or · If smoke or unusual odor occurs · Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the unit; or · The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has become wet); or · The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance. .......................................................................................................... 013 · Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit. ........................................................................................................... 107c · Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit. ........................................................................................................... 108b · Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor and all cords coming from external devices. ........................................................................................................... 109b · Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (p. 10). ........................................................................................................... 110b · 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. .......................................................................................................... 014 · Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet. ........................................................................................................... 111: Selection · Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!) .......................................................................................................... 015 · 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 loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through. .......................................................................................................... 016 · 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. .......................................................................................................... 019 · Batteries must never be recharged, heated, taken apart, or thrown into fire or water. · If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and cause damage or injury. In the interest of safety, please read and observe the following precautions (p. 9). 1 · Carefully follow the installation instructions for batteries, and make sure you observe the correct polarity. 2 · Avoid using new batteries together with used ones. In addition, avoid mixing different types of batteries. 3 · Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time. 5 · If a battery has leaked, use a soft piece of cloth or paper towel to wipe all remnants of the discharge from the battery compartment. Then install new batteries. To avoid inflammation of the skin, make sure that none of the battery discharge gets onto your hands or skin. Exercise the utmost caution so that none of the discharge gets near your eyes. Immediately rinse the affected area with running water if any of the discharge has entered the eyes. 6 · Never keep batteries together with metallic objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces, hairpins, etc. ........................................................................................................... 112 .......................................................................................................... · Used batteries must be disposed of in compliance with whatever regulations for their safe disposal that may be observed in the region in which you live. ........................................................................................................... 118a 101b · The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation. ....... ...