Owner's Manual Bedienungsanleitung Guide d'utilisation Manuale dell'utente Manual del usuario Manual do proprietário Gebruikershandleiding Main Features A compact, high-performance guitar amplifier ideal for practicing at home Equipped with four newly developed 10-cm (4-inch) speakers, this compact 5-watt stereo power amp (2.5 watt + 2.5 watt) delivers a powerful guitar sound. Dual power operation allows the amplifier to be used anywhere. An 8-type COSM amp modeling function that reproduces sounds such as the Roland JC-120 (p. 6) The amp is equipped with modeling for six types of popular guitar amps, including the JC-120, in addtion to an original amp, ACOUSTIC. Combined with the three-band equalizer, enables finely textured sound creation. Can also be used as a simple PA system using the MIC. 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. Equipped with the same spacially synthesized chorus as the JC-120 (p. 7) The amp is equipped with an EFX function that allows you to use four types of effects. In addition to a spacially synthesized chorus that reproduces the soothing breadth of the JC-120's chorus, EFX also delivers FLANGER, PHASER and TREMOLO effects. The amp is also equipped with separate basic DELAY/REVERB effects. RHYTHM GUIDE function makes practical rhythm training easy (p. 9) Contains preset rhythms from 11 genres (33 patterns) such as ROCK, JAZZ, LATIN and METRONOME. The optional footswitch allows you to operate the START/STOP and TAP TEMPO controls with your feet while playing. Tuner function that also supports flat tuning (p. 9) AUX IN allows stereo playback (p. 8) You can connect a CD/MP3 player to the AUX IN jack and play the music in stereo. Stereo headphone output supported (p. 8) The amplifier has a stereo PHONES jack that can also be used as a REC OUT jack. Copyright © 2008 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. Nederlands The amp is equipped with a tuner function that also makes flat tuning possible. Português Español Dual power operation with alkaline batteries (6 x AA) or AC adaptor (p. 5) Italiano Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland MICRO CUBE RX Amplifier. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (p. 2; 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. Français Deutsch English 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. · 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. ........................................................................ · 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. ........................................................................ · 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. ........................................................................ · 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. ........................................................................ · Use only the attached powersupply cord. Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device. ........................................................................ · 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. ........................................................................ · 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. ........................................................................ · 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!) ........................................................................ 2 · Do not force the unit's powersupply 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. ........................................................................ · 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. ........................................................................ · Batteries must never be recharged, heated, taken apart, or thrown into fire or water. · The unit and the AC adaptor · If used improperly, batteries should be located so their may explode or leak and location or position does not cause damage or injury. In the interfere with their proper ventilation. interest of safety, please read and observe the following ........................................................................ precautions (p. 5). · Always grasp only the plug on · Carefully follow the instalthe AC adaptor cord when lation instructions for batteries, and plugging into, or unplugging make sure you observe the correct from, an outlet or this unit. polarity. ........................................................................ · Avoid using new batteries together · At regular intervals, you with used ones. In addition, avoid should unplug the AC adaptor mixing different types of batteries. and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other · Remove the batteries whenever the accumulations away from its prongs. unit is to remain unused for an Also, disconnect the power plug from extended period of time. the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended · If a battery has leaked, use a soft period of time. Any accumulation of piece of cloth or paper towel to dust between the power plug and the wipe all remnants of the discharge power outlet can result in poor from the battery compartment. insulation and lead to fire. Then install new batteries. To avoid ........................................................................ inflammation of the skin, make · 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. ........................................................................ · Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit. ........................................................................ · Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit. ........................................................................ · Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor and all cords coming from external devices. ........................................................................ · Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (p. 5). ........................................................................ · Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet. ........................................................................ 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. · Never keep batteries together with metallic objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces, hairpins, etc. ........................................................................ · 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. ........................................................................ · Should you remove the grounding terminal screw, keep it in a safe place out of children's reach, so there is no chance of it being swallowed accidentally. ........................................................................ · Do not remove the speaker grille and speaker by any means. Speaker not user replaceable. Shock hazardous voltages and currents are present inside the enclosure. ........................................................................ · Never expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. ........................................................................ 3 IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply: Use of Batteries · 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 ...