Roland MICRO CUBE Guitar Amplifier manual

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    Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland MICRO CUBE Guitar Amplifier. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: • USING THE UNIT SAFELY (p. 2–4) • IMPORTANT NOTES (p. 5) These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to fe[...]

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    2 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • 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. .......................................................[...]

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    3 010 • This unit, either alone or in combi- nation 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 sho[...]

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    4 101b • The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation. .................................................................................................. 102d • Always grasp only the output plug or the body of the AC adaptor when plugging into, or unplugging from, t[...]

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    5 IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2–4, please read and observe the following: Power Supply: Use of Batteries 301 • Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system). 302 • The AC ada[...]

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    6 Panel Descriptions 1. INPUT Jack Connect your guitar or microphone here. 2. Type Switch You can select from the following seven amp types: ACOUSTIC This original amplifier model gives you a dynamic acoustic guitar sound using a standard electric guitar. JC CLEAN This is a model of Roland’s famous JC-120 Jazz Chorus guitar amplifier. The ultra-c[...]

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    7 Panel Descriptions 3. GAIN Knob Adjusts the sensitivity at the input jacks. 4. VOLUME Knob Adjusts the volume. 5. Power Indicator This indicator lights when the unit is turned on. * When operating on battery power only, the unit's indicator will become dim during play when battery power gets too low. * Sounds may distort easily or may cut of[...]

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    8 Panel Descriptions 11. REC OUT/PHONES Jack When Using REC OUT Use mono 1/4” phone plugs when connecting to this jack. Use the VOLUME knob ( 4 ) to adjust the volume of the signal output from REC OUT to the appropriate level. When Using PHONES Connect headphones to this jack. The sound is output in mono. * No sound is played through the unit&apo[...]

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    9 Panel Descriptions Connecting the AC adaptor Use only the AC adaptor included with the MICRO CUBE. Use of other AC adaptors may damage the amp or result in other problems. To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, anchor the [...]

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    10 Main Specifications ● Rated Power Output 2 W ● Nominal Input Level INPUT: -10 dBu AUX IN: -10 dBu *0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms ● Speaker 12 cm (5 inches) x 1 ● Controls TYPE Switch GAIN Knob VOLUME Knob TONE Knob EFX Knob DELAY/REVERB Knob TUNING FORK TUNING FORK Button KEY Switch POWER Switch ● Indicator POWER ● Connectors INPUT Jack: 1/4”[...]

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    This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For EU Countries For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. NOTICE A[...]

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    Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. As of November 1, 2003 (Roland) ARGENTINA Instrumentos Musicales S.A. Av.Santa Fe 2055 (1123) Buenos Aires ARGENTINA TEL: (011) 4508-2700 BRAZIL Roland Brasil Ltda Rua San Jose, 780 Sala B Parque Industr[...]