Roland AC-100 Owner’s Manual
GUITAR AMPLIFIER
OWNER'S MANUAL
®
We’d like to take a moment to thank you for purchasing the Roland AC-100
Acoustic Chorus guitar amplifier. We hope you’ll take the time to thoroughly read through this owner’s manual. It will help you fully appreciate all the
great features of the AC-100 and help to ensure that the unit provides you
with years of trouble-free service.
Features
• The AC-100 is optimally designed for both acoustic and electro-acoustic
guitars. The amp includes digital effects that make use of Roland’s DSP
technology to provide fat choruses and deep reverbs.
• The Chorus effect provides more warmth and creates a greater sense of
spaciousness compared with conventional effects thanks to a newly developed technique of sound imaging which separately outputs the various
frequency ranges of the sound.
• The AC-100 features a Tri-Amp system that uses three two-way speakers
to accurately reproduce the sound of an acoustic guitar.
• The MIC/AUX CHANNEL and GUITAR CHANNEL are each equipped
with a dedicated preamp, thereby allowing simultaneous use of a guitar
and microphone. This also makes it possible to set up a wide variety of
systems that include (for example) a recording device or rhythm machine.
• The GUITAR CHANNEL includes a SHAPE switch that lets you create a
wide range of sounds suitable for an acoustic or electric guitar.
• The AC-100 features an Anti-Feedback circuit to eliminate unwanted resonances when using an acoustic guitar.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" (p. 2), "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (p. 3), and
"IMPORTANT NOTES" (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, this manual should be read in its entirety. The manual
should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Copyright © 1996 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any
form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS QUVRIR
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
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.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
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:
Read all the instructions before using the product.
Do not use this product near water — for example, near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near
a swimming pool, or the like.
This product should be used only with a cart or stand that is
recommended by the manufacturer.
This product, 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 consult an
audiologist.
The product should be located so that its location or position
does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
The product should be located away from heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, or other products that produce
heat.
The product should be connected to a power supply only of
the type described in the operating instructions or as marked
on the product.
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The power-supply cord of the product should be unplugged
from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids
are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
The product should be serviced by qualified service
personnel when:
The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled onto the
product; or
The product has been exposed to rain; or
The product does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance; or
The product has been dropped, or the enclosure
damaged.
Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described
in the user-maintenance instructions. All other servicing
should be referred to qualified service personnel.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for
electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.
This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
DANGER: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a
qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the product — if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
For the USA
The product which is equipped with a THREE WIRE GROUNDING TYPE LINE PLUG must be grounded.
WARNING:
IMPORTANT:
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 or 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.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.
GREEN-AND-YELLOW: EARTH, BLUE: NEUTRAL, BROWN: LIVE
For the U.K.
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• Before using this unit, make sure to read the instruc-
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.
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used
improperly.
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.
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.
tions below, and the Owner's Manual.
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• Do not open or perform any internal modifications on
the unit.
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• 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.
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• Avoid damaging the power cord. Do not bend it
excessively, step on it, place heavy objects on it, etc. A
damaged cord can easily become a shock or fire hazard.
Never use a power cord after it has been damaged.
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• 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.
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• Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)
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• 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.
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• Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with
your dealer, or qualified Roland service personnel.
• Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply cord
when plugging into, or unplugging from an outlet.
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• 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.
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• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the
unit.
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• Never handle the power cord or its plug with wet
hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet.
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• Before moving the unit, disconnect the power plug
from the outlet, and pull out all cords from external
devices.
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• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and
unplug the power cord from the outlet (p. 4).
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• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in
your area, pull the plug on the power cord out of the
outlet.
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• The radiation fins on the unit's rear panel can become
very hot during operation, and remain hot for a while
after the unit is switched off. To avoid burns and other
accidents, do not touch the fins while the unit is being
used, or soon after the power has been turned off.
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