Roland CB-60XL User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Bass Ampli er CB-60XL CB-120XL

Owner’s Manual

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

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:

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
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.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified
by the manufacturer.

12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.

13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.

For the U.K.

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

Owner’s Manual

Bass Ampli er CB-60XL CB-120XL

CUBE-60XL BASS

This superior performance DSP bass amp o ers 60 W output, and is equipped with a custom 25 cm (10 inch) two-way coaxial speaker.

CUBE-120XL BASS

This high-powered DSP bass amp delivers 120 W output, and is equipped with a custom 30 cm (12 inch) two-way coaxial speaker.

• Thanks to Roland’s proprietary FFP technology, this unit is able to deliver a sound that’s a lot more powerful than you’d expect, given its small

size.

FFP (Feed Forward Processing) is system control technology that optimizes the performance of the amp, speakers, and cabinet characteristics
according to the signals being input, based on the results of analyses of the operation and behavior of each section of existing amp systems.

Eight diff erent COSM Amp Types (p. 5)

• O ers eight di erent COSM amp types modeled on some of the renowned, vintage amps of yesteryear, and includes the originals SUPER FLAT

and SUPER LOW. With so many choices, you’re sure to be able to accommodate almost any style of music.

Composite Object Sound Modeling (COSM) 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.

LOOPER function lets you record, play back, and overdub the phrases you perform (p. 14)

• You can record a phrase you play, and then enjoy performing with that phrase as your backing. Maximum recording time is approximately 80

seconds.

The Solo function lets you store the settings for a sound, then call them up later (p. 13)

• Thanks to this feature, you can switch between a backing-use sound, solo-use sound, or other sound during a performance. If you connect a foot

switch (optional), you’ll be able to switch Solo on/o using your foot.

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Eff ects include COMP/DRIVE, EFX and an independent DELAY, REVERB (p. 4,

• Comes with two kinds of EFX, CHORUS and POLY OCTAVE.

• Foot switch (optional) can be used to switch COMP/DRIVE, EFX, and DELAY/REVERB on and o

p. 6, p. 7)

Provides an AUX IN jack, which is useful for practice, and a tuner function (p. 10, p. 12)

• If you connect a CD player or digital audio player, you’ll be able to play along while listening to some music.

• The tuner function supports  at tuning, as well as  ve-string and six-string basses. In addition, it also o ers chromatic tuning.

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (inside front cover), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 2),
and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 3). 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.

Copyright © 2010 ROLAND CORPORATION

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

Roland, COSM, and POWER SQUEEZER are registered trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

About WARNING and 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.

ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

WARNING

Connect mains plug of this model to a mains socket outlet with a protective
earthing connection.

Do not open or perform any internal modications on the unit.

Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when
this manual provides specic 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 install the unit in any of the following locations.

• 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 oors); or are

• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are

• Subject to salt exposure; or are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty or sandy; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.

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.

The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described as
marked 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 re and shock hazards!

This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplier 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 place containers containing liquid on this product. Never allow foreign
objects (e.g., ammable objects, coins, wires) or liquids (e.g., water or juice)
to enter this product. Doing so may cause short circuits, faulty operation, or
other malfunctions.

Immediately turn the power o, remove the power cord 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 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.

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 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 power-cord
plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

WARNING

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!)
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.

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.

CAUTION

The unit should be located so that its location or position does not interfere
with its proper ventilation.

Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply cord when plugging into, or
unplugging from an 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 re.

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 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 o the power and unplug the power cord from
the outlet (p. 7).

Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, pull the plug
on the power cord out of the outlet.

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.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

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 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 lter between
this unit and the electrical outlet.

• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn o the power to all

units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers
or other devices.

• Although the LEDs are switched o when the POWER switch is

switched o, this does not mean that the unit has been completely
disconnected from the source of power. If you need to turn o the
power completely, rst turn o 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.

Placement

• Using the unit near power ampliers (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 interference.

• 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 initiating 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
o.

• 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 extended 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 dierent, 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 this

unit for long periods of time. Such objects can discolor or otherwise
harmfully aect the nish.

• Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like to this instrument. Peeling

such matter o the instrument may damage the exterior nish.

• Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which

you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface.
You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to prevent
this from happening. If you do so, please make sure that the unit will
not slip or move accidentally.

• Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., ower 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.

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.

Repairs and Data

• Please be aware that unit settings or the contents of the solo function

stored in memory may be lost when the unit is sent for servicing.
Important data should always be written down on paper. Roland
assumes no liability with respect to recovery of any lost data.

Additional Precautions

• Please be aware that unit settings or the contents of the solo function

stored in memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction
or the improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the
risk of losing important data, we recommend that you periodically
write down on paper any important data you have stored in the unit’s
memory.

• Roland Corporation assumes no liability with respect to recovery

of any lost unit settings or contents of the solo function stored in
memory.

• 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 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.

• 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.

• 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 information on cable specications, contact the manufacturer of
the cable.

• No sound is output from this unit’s speaker or any external speaker

when the RECORDING OUT/PHONES jack is in use.

• Due to the structural design of this instrument, small pets or other

animals could end up getting trapped inside it. If such a situation
is encountered, you must immediately switch o the power and
disconnect the power cord from the outlet. You should then consult
with the retailer from whom the instrument was purchased, or contact
the nearest Roland Service Center.

• Wrap the power cord around the cord hook when transporting or

storing the unit.

• For CUBE-120XL BASS only

When connecting to an external speaker, make sure the speaker
conforms to the following specications.
Impedance: 8 ohms or less
Allowable power input: 120 watts or greater

• For CUBE-120XL BASS only

Only use speaker cable to connect the speaker. Do not use any
shielded cable designed for use with guitars.

• Do not insert hands, ngers, 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.

Copyright

• Recording, duplication, distribution, sale, lease, performance, or

broadcast of copyrighted material (musical works, visual works,
broadcasts, live performances, etc.) belonging to a third party in
part or in whole without the permission of the copyright owner is
forbidden by law.

• Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe on a copyright

held by a third party. We assume no responsibility whatsoever with
regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through
your use of this unit.

Trademarks

• The product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or

registered trademarks of their respective owners. In this manual, these
names are used because it is the most practical way of describing the
sounds that are simulated using COSM technology.

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Panel Descriptions

Control Panel

CUBE-60XL BASS

1 6 7 8 9 10 223 4 5

CUBE-120XL BASS

16 17 20 2118 191511 12

15 16 17 20 2218 191411 13

1 2 6 7 8 9 103 4 5

1. BASS INPUT Jack

Connect your bass here.

2. [PAD] Switch (CUBE-120XL BASS only)

This adjusts the degree of ampli cation in the BASS INPUT circuitry
(the input sensitivity).

Switching this on lowers the input sensitivity (-10 dB).

Switch this on if distortion occurs in this device’s input section as
the result of using basses with high output signal levels or using
connected devices. We recommend that this be switched o for
ordinary use.

3. [COMP/DRIVE] Knob

Turn this knob to COMP (Compression) or DRIVE to switch to that
e ect. Turn the knob to adjust the amount of e ect applied.

You can also turn COMP/DRIVE on and o using optional foot switches.

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Knob Position Description

COMP

DRIVE

The COMP/DRIVE indicator lights up when COMP or DRIVE is on, and
goes out when turned o .

4. [SHAPE] Switch

This e ect alters the COSM amps’ tonal characteristics. The particular
e ect obtained varies according to the amp selected with the Type
switch (6).

5. [TUNER] Switch

Use this when you want to tune your bass. When you turn on the
switch, it will light red, and you’ll be able to use the Tuner function.

For more detailed information, refer to “Using the Tuner Function” (p. 12).

This e ect evens out the input signal levels, thus
evening out the sound. Turning the knob to the right
increases the compression e ect.

This e ect adds distortion to the sound. Turning the
knob to the right increases the distortion.

COSM AMPLIFIER

6. Type Switch

Use this to select the COSM amp type.

If the Tuner function is on, use this to select the string that you’re
tuning.

Type Description

An original amp featuring a wide-range
frequency response.

This amp type provides faithful reproduction of
the connected bass’s own sound.

This is a great type for all kinds of connected

SUPER FLAT

FLIP TOP

B MAN

T.E

BASS360

SESSION

CONCERT 810

instrument.

[SHAPE] Switch: ON

This produces a mild tone with a fat midrange,
providing a sound that is perfect for fretless
basses, including fretless electric and wood
acoustic basses.

Models the Ampeg B-15 (1 x 15”). This amp
provided the underpinning for many of the most
famous Motown hits.

It features a fat sound, while the amp’s compact
cabinet produces a distinct contour.

[SHAPE] Switch: ON

O ers more nuances of your picking expression.

Models the Fender Bassman 100 (4 x 12”).
This amp has been a favorite since the

inception of electric basses. It features the sonic
characteristics of tube amps, whereby increasing
the distortion slightly yields a fatter sound.

[SHAPE] Switch: ON

O ers a tone with boosted midrange fatness.

Models the Trace Elliot AH600SMX + 1048 (4 x
10") + 1518 (1 x 15"). This amp was used widely
by rock bands in the 1980s. Its wide range, clear
attack, and other features make it a great amp for
all kinds of performance situations.

[SHAPE] Switch: ON

O ers more attack.

Models the acoustic 360 (1 x 18”).
This amp was used in the ’70s not only by jazz

bassists, but by funk and hard rock players as
well. The tone features a warm low end with a
midrange that maintains a clear contour, even
with  nger picking.

[SHAPE] Switch: ON

O ers more nuances of your picking expression.

Models the SWR SM-400 + Goliath (4 x 10”) +
Big Ben (1 x 18”). This tweeter-equipped amp
is representative of the “L.A. Sound” of the ’80s.
It features a wide-range tone that balances
presence in the low end with a clear, open sound.

[SHAPE] Switch: ON

O ers a tight tone with a cut midrange.

Models the Ampeg SVT + 810E (8 x 10”).
This amp typi es the rock sound that relied

heavily on combinations of high-output tube
amp sections and large-sized cabinets.

The characteristic sound is one of overwhelming
low-frequency sound pressure.

[SHAPE] Switch: ON

O ers extra heavy bottom sound.

Type Description

In addition to the wide-range frequency response
that SUPER FLAT o ers, this original amp also
provides for the reproduction of heavy, deeply
resounding bass sounds.
While faithfully reproducing the inherent sound

SUPER LOW

of the bass you’ve connected, this also provides
for deeply resounding bass sounds. Additionally,
it o ers a suffi cient amount of clarity, so sounds
don’t get buried by the low-frequency content.

[SHAPE] Switch: ON

The well-de ned heavy bass sounds are boosted.

* The product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or

registered trademarks of their respective owners. In this manual,
these names are used because it is the most practical way of describ­ing the sounds that are simulated using COSM technology.

7. [GAIN] Knob

This adjusts the preamp section’s input level.

Turning the knob to the right increases the gain.

HINT

• Adjust the knob until the value is as high as you can get it without

causing the sound to distort.

• Using a high gain setting allows you to get an overdrive sound.

8. [VOLUME] Knob

Adjusts the overall volume.

* This does not work with respect to DI OUT (p. 9).

SOLO Function

This lets you save the panel settings for sounds you create (such as
amp type, gain, equalizer, and various e ects) and call them up later.

On the CUBE-60XL BASS/CUBE-120XL BASS, this function is called
“SOLO.”

The SOLO function is handy in situations like these:

• When you want to switch the amp type and e ect at the same time.

• When you want to switch the equalizer settings and volume level at

the same time.

9. SOLO [ON/OFF] Switch

This saves panel settings and calls up it.

10. [VOLUME] Knob

This adjusts the volume level for the called-up settings.

* For information on how to use the SOLO function, refer to “Using the

SOLO Function” (p. 13).

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EQUALIZER

CUBE-60XL BASS

11. [BASS] Knob

Adjusts the tone quality of the lower range.

12. [MIDDLE] Knob

Adjusts the tone quality of the midrange.

15. [TREBLE] Knob

Adjusts the tone quality of the upper range.

CUBE-120XL BASS

Knob Position Description

In this e ect, a slightly detuned sound is

CHORUS

POLY OCTAVE

added to the original sound, giving the
sound greater breadth and fullness.
Turning the knob to the right increases the
rate and deepens the chorus e ect.

This adds sound lowered by an octave
to the original sound. Since you can play
chords even when using this e ect, you can
use it to fatten the sound of your chordal
playing as well.
Turning the knob to the right increases the
e ect sound.

DELAY/LOOPER

17. [DELAY/LOOPER] Knob

You can switch to DELAY or the LOOPER
function by positioning this knob.

When the knob is at DELAY, this functions as
a delay.

When the knob is positioned at LOOPER, this
functions as a looper.

* The scale indications for DELAY and LOOPER are just a general

guide. Be sure to check the actual sound as you adjust the eff ect.

The indicator lights up when DELAY or LOOPER is on and goes out
when it’s o .

11. [BASS] Knob

Adjusts the tone quality of the lower range.

13. [LOW-MID] Knob

Adjusts the tone quality of the lower midrange.

14. [HIGH-MID] Knob

Adjusts the tone quality of the upper midrange.

15. [TREBLE] Knob

Adjusts the tone quality of the upper range.

EFX

16. [EFX] Knob

Turn this knob to CHORUS or POLY OCTAVE
to select the corresponding e ect. Turn the
knob to adjust the amount of e ect applied.

The ON indicator lights up when EFX is turned on,
and goes out when EFX is turned o . You can also
turn EFX on and o using optional foot switches.

* Graduations for CHORUS and POLY OCTAVE on

a panel are for reference. Be sure to check the
sound as you adjust the eff ects.

To use DELAY

17. [DELAY/LOOPER] Knob

Set the knob in the position to turn DELAY on. The position of the
knob within this range adjusts the volume of the delay sound.

You can also switch DELAY on and o using an optional footswitch
pedal.

18. [REC/PLAY/DUB] Switch

This will blink in synchronization with the delay time.

19. [TAP/STOP] Switch

Use this to set the delay time. When you press the switch twice, the
delay time will be set to the time interval at which you pressed the
switch. The maximum length is 2000 ms.

Setting the Delay Time for Short Delay

If you hold down the switch for one second or longer, the delay time
will be set to 30 ms. Each time you then press the [REC/PLAY/DUB]
switch, the delay time will change over four steps (30 ms/50 ms/
70 ms/90 ms) to a maximum of 90 ms.

* The short delay cannot be set using the foot switch.

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To use the LOOPER function

17. [DELAY/LOOPER] Knob

Set the knob in the LOOPER range to turn on the LOOPER function. The
position of the knob within this range speci es the LOOPER function’s
playback volume.

18. [REC/PLAY/DUB] Switch

Use this switch to record, play back, and overdub.

19. [TAP/STOP] Switch

This switch stops playback or erases the recording.

If the [DELAY/LOOPER] knob is in the LOOPER range, this switch stops
the LOOPER or erases the recording.

* For details on using the LOOPER function, refer to ”Using the

LOOPER” (p. 14).

* When the knob is positioned at LOOPER, no delay eff ect is applied.

To use the LOOPER and DELAY simultaneously, refer to ”Using the
LOOPER Function and DELAY at the Same Time” (p. 15).

REVERB

20. [REVERB] Knob

You can switch between use of two types of reverb by
changing the position of the knob. You can adjust the
intensity of the e ect by varying the knob position.

The indicator lights up when REVERB is on and goes
out when the e ect is o .

You can also switch REVERB on and o using an
optional footswitch pedal.

Knob Position Description

ROOM

PLATE

This reverb simulates the short reverberant sound
heard within a room. Turning the knob clockwise
makes the e ect progressively more intense.

This is a plate reverb.
This reverb features high-end sustain. Turning the knob

clockwise makes the e ect progressively more intense.

POWER

22. [POWER] Switch

This switches the power on and o .

Switching the Power On and Off

* Turn on power to your various devices in the order speci ed. By

turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction
and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

1. Make sure that all [VOLUME] knobs on the CUBE-60XL BASS/

CUBE-120XL BASS and all the connected devices are set to 0.

2. Turn on all the devices connected to the CUBE-60XL BASS/

CUBE-120XL BASS’s input jacks (BASS INPUT jack and AUX IN
jack).

3. Turn on the CUBE-60XL BASS/CUBE-120XL BASS.

* Always make sure to have the volume level 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.

* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a

few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate
normally.

4. Adjust the volume levels for the devices.

5. Before switching off the power, lower the volume on all the

connected devices and then TURN OFF the devices in the
reverse order to which they were switched on.

* If you need to turn off the power completely,  rst turn off the

POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
Refer to Power Supply (p. 3).

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POWER SQUEEZER

(CUBE-60XL BASS only)

21. [POWER SQUEEZER] Switch

The switch lights in red when the POWER SQUEEZER
function is on and goes out when the POWER SQUEEZER
is o .

Switching on the POWER SQUEEZER function allows you
to reduce the amp’s output to volume levels that are
suitable for the average home.

Switching this on allows you to produce a sound that preserves the
same tone and balance at volume levels that are suitable for the
average home.

* The POWER SQUEEZER function aff ects only sounds input through

the BASS INPUT jack. It has no eff ect on sounds input via the AUX IN
jack.

* The POWER SQUEEZER function will also aff ect the output from the

LINE OUT and RECORDING OUT/PHONES jacks; this is normal and
does not indicate a malfunction.

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Rear Panel

CUBE-60XL BASS

Mixer, etc.

CD Player

Headphones

Digital Audio Player etc

87 9 10

122 6 3

RING RING RINGTIP TIP TIP

Settings for momentary-type foot

switches

FS-6

B A

FS-5U

CUBE-120XL BASS

Speaker Cable

INPUT

External Speaker

Recorder, etc.

TAP/STOP

DELAY/REC/PLAY/DUB

Headphones

Foot switches

COMP/DRIVE

94 7 8 10

1 5 6 1211

RING RING RINGTIP TIP TIP

SOLOREVERB EFX

CD Player
Digital Audio Player etc

RING

The pin assignment for the XLR type
connectors is as shown below. Before making
any connections, make sure that this pin
assignment is compatible with that of all your
other devices.

TIP

1 2

TAP/STOP

DELAY/REC/PLAY/DUB

Mixer, etc.

* 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.

Recorder, etc.

Foot switches

COMP/DRIVE

SOLOREVERB EFX

3

1:GND
2:HOT
3:COLD

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EXT SPEAKER (CUBE-120XL BASS only)

RECORDING OUT/PHONES

1. EXT SPEAKER Jack

This is for connecting an external speaker.
When an external speaker is connected, sound is played both from the
external speaker and from the unit’s built-in speaker.

* When connecting to an external speaker, make sure the speaker

conforms to the following speci cations.

Impedance: 8 ohms or less
Allowable power input: 120 watts or greater

* Only use speaker cable to connect the speaker. Do not use any

shielded cable designed for use with guitars.

LINE OUT/DI OUT

2. LINE OUT Jack (CUBE-60XL BASS)

This is for connecting a PA system, recorder, or other external
equipment.
This features COSM speaker modeling, enabling production of
impressive bass-amp sound.

You can use this in conjunction with an external PA system, or to
record your performance via direct line while monitoring the sound
from the CUBE’s speaker.

* The sound from AUX IN is not output from LINE OUT jack.

3. DI OUT Jack (CUBE-60XL BASS)

Use this to connect to external PAs and other such systems. Signals
input to the BASS INPUT jack are output as is.

This professional-grade feature includes a tough, reliable XLR-type
connector and ground lift switch.

4. LINE OUT/DI OUT Jack (CUBE-120XL BASS)

Use this to connect to external PAs and other such systems.

This professional-grade feature includes a tough, reliable XLR-type
connector and ground lift switch.

5. LINE OUT/DI OUT [SELECT] Switch (CUBE-120XL BASS)

You can switch the sound that is output from the CUBE-120XL BASS’s
LINE OUT/DI OUT to suit the particular application.

Switch Description

DI OUT

LINE OUT The sound is changed by the settings of the CUBE’s knobs.

6. [GND LIFT] Switch

Loop hum noise may occur when other external devices are connected
to the CUBE-60XL/CUBE-120XL. 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.

Switch Description

ON Pin 1 is disconnected from the CUBE’s ground.

OFF Pin 1 connects to the CUBE’s ground.

Signals input to the BASS INPUT jack are output as is. Other
than the PAD switch, none of the CUBE’s knobs a ect the
LINE OUT/DI OUT output.

7. RECORDING OUT/PHONES Jack

This functions either as an output jack for recording or as aphones
jack.
This features COSM speaker modeling, enabling production of
impressive bass sound.
Adjust the volume using the [VOLUME] knobs for the COSM AMP and
the SOLO function.

* When a plug is connected to this jack, no sound is played from

either the unit or any connected external speaker. This is handy at
night or in other situations when you want to avoid high-volume
sound from the speakers.

When using as an output jack for recording

Use a monaural 1/4” phone plug to connect a recorder or other
recording device.

When using as a headphones jack

Connect headphones.

FOOT SW

By connecting a foot switch (BOSS FS-5U or FS-6; sold separately),
you’ll be able to use your foot to turn COMP/DRIVE, EFX, REVERB,
and DELAY on/o , and control the LOOPER function. The connection
diagram at the previous page is a connection example that shows
how to use a momentary-type foot switch (FS-5U, FS-6). For details on
connections and settings when using a latch-type foot switch (BOSS
FS-5L; sold separately), refer to “Using a Latch-type Foot Switch” (p. 11).

8. TIP: DELAY/REC/PLAY/DUB

RING: TAP/STOP

Switch Description

If the [DELAY/LOOPER] knob is in the DELAY area, the DELAY will

TIP

RING

* You must use a momentary-type foot switch with the RING (TAP/

STOP) of this jack. It will not work correctly with a latch-type foot
switch (p. 11).

9. TIP: EFX

RING: REVERB

Switch Description

TIP

RING

10. TIP: SOLO

RING: COMP/DRIVE

Switch Description

TIP The foot switch will turn SOLO on/o .

RING

be switched on/o .
If the knob is in the LOOPER area, the foot switch will have the
same function as the panel’s [REC/PLAY/DUB] switch.

The foot switch will have the same function as the [TAP/STOP]
switch.

The foot switch will turn on/o the e ect selected by the [EFX]
knob.

The foot switch will turn on/o the REVERB set by the [REVERB]
knob.

The foot switch will turn on/o the compression or drive set by
the [COMP/DRIVE] knob.

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11. [FOOT SW TYPE] Switch (CUBE-120XL BASS only)

This selects the type of foot switch that is connected.

When shipped from the factory, the CUBE-60XL BASS’s FOOT SW TYPE
is set to the momentary type. For details on how to change this setting,
refer to “Using a Latch-type Foot Switch” (p. 11).

* The CUBE’s FOOT SW (foot switch) jacks are

TRS type jacks, and support plugs of the type
shown in the illustration. Use TRS cables to
connect your foot switch.

TIP

RING

AUX IN

12. AUX IN Jack

This lets you connect a CD player, digital audio player, electronic
instrument, or other such device and play it at the same time as the
bass.

This accepts a stereo miniature phone plug. However, the speaker
and RECORDING OUT/PHONES output is monaural. Use a cable (sold
separately) that’s appropriate for the device you’re connecting.

* Determine the volume level by adjusting the volume control of the

connected device.

* When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level

of equipment connected to the AUX IN jack may be low. If this
happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors.

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Using a Latch-type Foot Switch

BOSS FS-5L+FS-5U

The CUBE-60XL BASS/CUBE-120XL BASS also support latch-type foot
switches. If you’re using a latch-type foot switch, make the following
settings.

FOOT SW TYPE setting

There are two types of foot switches.

Type Operation

Momentary type
(BOSS FS-5U, etc)

Latch type
(BOSS FS-5L, etc.)

* The BOSS FS-6 can operate as either a momentary or latch-type

pedal switch.

CUBE-60XL BASS

At the factory settings, the momentary type is selected. You can
change this setting as follows.

• To specify the latch type

Turn on the power while holding down the [TAP/STOP] switch.

• To specify the momentary type

Turn on the power while holding down the [REC/PLAY/DUB] switch.

* The setting you specify is remembered even while the power is

turned off .

CUBE-120XL BASS

Set the [FOOT SW TYPE] switch on the rear panel
to FS-5L (LATCH).

This type remains on (or o ) while depressed
and switches o (or on) when released.

This type switches on or o each time it is
depressed.

Polarity switch

(RING)

TAP/STOP

BOSS FS-6

TAP/STOP

* Even if FOOT SW TYPE is set to FS-5L (LATCH), you must always use

a momentary-type foot switch for TAP/STOP. This function will not
work correctly with a latch-type foot switch.

(TIP)

DELAY/
REC/PLAY/DUB

Set the switches as shown as bellow.

B A

DELAY/
REC/PLAY/DUB

Important Notes When Using a Latch-type Footswitch Pedal

The on/o state of the footswitch pedal takes precedence over the
control panel for switching COMP/DRIVE, EFX, DELAY, or REVERB on
and o .

However, the on or o states of COMP/DRIVE, EFX, DELAY, or REVERB
stored in memory using the SOLO function take precedence when
saved SOLO-function panel settings are called up. Such cases may
result in con icting indicator displays on the control panel and the
footswitch pedal, but this is not a malfunction.

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Foot Switch Settings

BOSS FS-5L

(RING)

REVERB

COMP/DRIVE

BOSS FS-6

REVERB

COMP/DRIVE

(TIP)

EFX
SOLO

EFX
SOLO

Polarity switch

Set the switches as shown as bellow.

B A

Convenient Applications

You can use either of the following settings to control operation when
the panel settings for COMP/DRIVE, EFX, DELAY, and REVERB are called
up using the SOLO function.

Foot switch priority mode

Make the on/o state of the footswitch pedal always take priority.

To make the setting:
Hold down the [SHAPE] switch and switch on the power.

Memory priority mode (factory setting)

Make the on/o state saved using the SOLO function take priority.

To make the setting:
Hold down the [TUNER] switch and switch on the power.

* The changed setting remains in memory after the power is switched

off .

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Using the Tuner Function

CUBE-60XL BASS/CUBE-120XL BASS are equipped with a tuner
function. In addition to manual tuning, you can also use it as a
chromatic tuner.

* Use manual tuning when the strings are substantially out of tune

(such as after changing strings).

* When using the tuner function, no sound is played from the speaker,

the REC OUT/PHONES jack, or the LINE OUT jack.

* The sound input to the AUX IN jack is output.

Manual Tuning

1. Press the [TUNER] switch.

The unit enters the Tuner mode and the [TUNER] switch lights up.

2. Use the Type switch to select the string that you want to

tune.

Knob Position Description

5B

4E Open fourth string (E)

3A Open third string (A)

2D Open second string (D)

1G Open  rst string (G)

1C

A

A

Open  fth string of a  ve-string bass with an additional
low string (B)

Open  rst string of a six-string bass with an additional high
string (C)

Open third string (semitone down) (A )

Open third string (whole tone down) (G)

3. Play a single note on the open string that you want to tune.

Tune the string until the green indicator lights.

Flat

Lights red Lights green Lights red

* The red indicator blinks if the pitch is substantially out of tune.

Pitch is correct

Sharp

4. When you have  nished tuning, press the [TUNER] switch

once again.

Chromatic Tuning

If you hold down the [TUNER] switch for one second or longer, the
[TUNER] switch blinks and the unit becomes usable as a“chromatic
tuner,” which automatically determines the name ofthe note closest to
the one played.

As with manual tuning, chromatic tuning allows you to play asingle
note on the string that you want to tune. Tune the string until the
green indicator lights.

* The reference pitch is A=440 Hz. This cannot be changed.

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Using the SOLO Function

You can save and call up the panel settings (those enclosed by the line
in the  gure) for sounds you create. On this unit, this function is called
“SOLO.” This is a convenient way to switch between a backing sound
and a solo sound.

With the factory settings, the sample setting “HEAVY BOTTOM” (p. 16) is
saved.

CUBE-60XL BASS

CUBE-120XL BASS

Recalling the Saved Sound

1. With SOLO off , press the SOLO [ON/OFF] switch.

The SOLO indicator will light, and the saved panel settings will be
recalled.

* If you’re using the CUBE for the  rst time, the factory settings will be

recalled.

Editing the saved settings

1. Press the SOLO [ON/OFF] switch to call up the saved settings.

2. Turn the panel knob for the item you want to change, and

modify the setting.

The SOLO indicator goes out brie y when the position of the knob
coincides with the position stored in memory.

3. Hold down the SOLO [ON/OFF] switch for several seconds.

The indicator will blink. When the panel settings have been saved, the
indicator will change from blinking to lit.

* Never switch off the power while the indicator is blinking.

* Once the new settings have been saved, the previous settings in

eff ect before the changes cannot be called up again.

* To quit without saving the changes, press the SOLO [ON/OFF]

switch.

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Saving the Panel Settings

1. Set the SOLO [VOLUME] knob to 0.

NOTE

If the SOLO volume is set high, the
sound may be unexpectedly loud
when the panel settings are saved.
Before saving, lower the volume to 0.

2. Create a sound.

3. Press and hold the SOLO [ON/OFF] switch on the panel for

several seconds.

The indicator will blink. When the panel settings
have been saved, the indicator will change from
blinking to lit.

* Never switch off the power while the indicator

is blinking.

4. Use the SOLO [VOLUME] knob to adjust

the volume.

* Saved panel settings remain in memory even after the power is

turned off .

Note the following if you’ve set FOOT SW
TYPE to FS-5L (LATCH)

• If a foot switch is connected to the SOLO/COMP/DRIVE jack, the

SOLO [ON/OFF] switch will be inoperable.

• If SOLO is on, and a foot switch is connected to the SOLO/COMP/

DRIVE, EFX/REVERB or DELAY/REC/PLAY/DUB/TAP/STOP jack, the
foot switch’s indicator may not match the on/o status of the CUBE’s
COMP/DRIVE, EFX, REVERB, or DELAY. If you want the on/o status
of the CUBE’s COMP/DRIVE, EFX, REVERB, or DELAY to consistently
conform to the foot switch’s indicator, change the setting for the
CUBE-60XL BASS/CUBE-120XL BASS to “Foot Switch Priority Mode. ”
For details, see ”Using a Latch-type Foot Switch” (p. 11).

• In order to be able to save the panel settings, you  rst need to

switch on SOLO using the foot switch.

Returning to the Factory-default Settings

Hold down the [TAP/STOP] switch and the SOLO [ON/OFF]
switch at the same time and switch on the power. The SOLO
indicator blinks and the settings saved with the SOLO function
are returned to their factory defaults.

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Using the LOOPER

This function lets you record a phrase you perform, and then play it
back repeatedly. You can also overdub additional phrases onto the
recording.

On the CUBE-60XL BASS/CUBE-120XL BASS, this is called the LOOPER
function.

You can also operate the LOOPER function using optional foot
switches.

* The recorded phrase is deleted when the unit is turned off .

Recording a Phrase

Press the [REC/PLAY/DUB] switch to recording a phrase.

The basic operation will change as follows according to the state of the
phrase.

Pressing the [REC/PLAY/DUB] switch Pressing the

Stop Record Play Play Play Stop

1 2 3 4

phrase operation

1. Set the [DELAY/LOOPER] knob at LOOPER.

Set the knob at the maximum setting. With
the knob at the maximum, the phrase will be
played back at the same volume as when it
was recorded.

2. Press the [REC/PLAY/DUB] switch to start recording.

When you press the [REC/PLAY/
DUB] switch it will blink red, and
you’ll enter recording-standby
mode. When you start playing, the
indicator will change from blinking
to steadily lit, and recording will
begin.

* If instead you depress the REC/

PLAY/DUB footswitch, the [REC/
PLAY/DUB] switch lights in red, and
recording starts immediately. For
details on connecting footswitches,
refer to “FOOT SW” (p. 9)

The memory of the CUBE-60XL BASS/CUBE-120XL BASS can record a
phrase approximately 80 seconds long. When you reach the maximum
recording time, recording will stop automatically and playback will
start.

3. Press the [REC/PLAY/DUB] switch to stop recording.

At the same time that you press the [REC/PLAY/DUB] switch, the [REC/
PLAY/DUB] switch lights in green and the recorded phrase will switch
to playback.

The phrase will continue playing repeatedly until you stop it.

4. To stop playback or overdubbing, press the [TAP/STOP]

switch.

The phrase will stop playing.

If you want to play again, press the [REC/PLAY/DUB] switch.

MEMO

If a phrase has already been recorded, the PLAY indicator will blink
green.

[TAP/STOP] switch

• • •

Blink red

Playing back the phrase

Pressing the [REC/PLAY/DUB] switch

Stop Play Play Play Play Stop

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phrase operation

• • •

1. With the [REC/PLAY/DUB] switch blinking green, press the

[REC/PLAY/DUB] switch.

* [REC/PLAY/DUB] will be unlit if no phrase has been recorded.

The [REC/PLAY/DUB] switch will light in green, and the phrase will play
repeatedly from the beginning.

2. Use the [DELAY/LOOPER] knob to adjust the volume of the

phrase.

3. Press the [TAP/STOP] switch to stop playback.

The [REC/PLAY/DUB] switch will blink green.

Pressing the

[TAP/STOP switch

Overdubbing the phrase

Pressing the [REC/PLAY/DUB] switch

Stop Play Overdub Play Overdub Play Stop

1 2 23 3 4

phrase operation

1. With the [REC/PLAY/DUB] switch blinking green, press the

[REC/PLAY/DUB] switch.

The [REC/PLAY/DUB] switch will light in green, and the phrase will play
repeatedly from the beginning.

2. Press the [REC/PLAY/DUB] switch once again.

The [REC/PLAY/DUB] switch will light in orange, and overdubbing will
begin.

3. To stop recording, press the [REC/PLAY/DUB] switch.

The [REC/PLAY/DUB] switch will light in green, and the phrase will play
repeatedly from the beginning.

4. Press the [TAP/STOP] switch to stop playback.

The [REC/PLAY/DUB] switch will blink green.

Pressing the

[TAP/STOP] switch

Erasing the phrase

1. Hold down the [TAP/STOP] switch for two or more seconds.

The [REC/PLAY/DUB] switch will blink red, and the phrase will be
erased.

* The erased phrase cannot be recovered.

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Using the LOOPER Function and DELAY at the
Same Time

By taking advantage of the SOLO function, you can use the LOOPER
function and the DELAY at the same time.

Normally, you cannot use the DELAY when the [DELAY/LOOPER] knob
is in the LOOPER position. However, if panel settings that use the
DELAY are stored in the SOLO function, and you then turn SOLO on,
you’ll be able to use the DELAY while using the LOOPER function.

* Switching the DELAY on or off or changing the delay time is not

possible.

Copyright

* Recording, duplication, distribution, sale, lease, performance,

or broadcast of copyrighted material (musical works, visual
works, broadcasts, live performances, etc.) belonging to a
third party in part or in whole without the permission of the
copyright owner is forbidden by law.

* Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe on a

copyright held by a third party. We assume no responsibility
whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party
copyrights arising through your use of this unit.

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Sample Settings

HEAVY BOTTOM (SUPER LOW)

CUBE-60XL BASS

[SHAPE] Switch: OFF

In addition to its wide-range frequency response, this original amp also provides for the reproduction of heavy, deeply resounding bass sounds.
You should be able to hear a bass sound with a tone quality that is di erent than what you would obtain if you simply boosted the bass range using an
equalizer.
The [BASS] knob should be positioned in the center, so that the lower end doesn’t resound too heavily.
If you raise the [TREBLE] knob, thus emphasizing the string friction sound, you will be able to reproduce the  nest nuances of instances when the
strings are touched.
By lowering the [MIDDLE] or [LOW-MID] knob, you’ll be able to obtain a sound with an even wider range. Conversely, if you raise the [MIDDLE] knob or
the [LOW-MID] knob, and turn on DRIVE, you’ll be able to create a broad variety of sounds, even aggressive rock sounds.

CUBE-120XL BASS

[SHAPE] Switch: OFF

ALL ROUND (SUPER FLAT)

CUBE-60XL BASS

CUBE-120XL BASS

[SHAPE] Switch: OFF

An original amp featuring a wide-range frequency response.

This amp type enables clear reproduction of your instrument’s sound. This also makes it perfect when connecting bass modeling processors or using
sound modules like bass synth.

In addition, you can exploit the equalizer’s capabilities to create the perfect bass sound for any musical genre from rock to jazz

[SHAPE] Switch: OFF

SLAP BASS (SESSION)

CUBE-60XL BASS

[SHAPE] Switch: ON or OFF

This setting cuts the midrange for a great slap bass sound.

Setting the [SHAPE] switch to ON further boosts the low and high ends.

To get a crisp slap sound, lower the [MIDDLE] knob or the [HIGHT-MID] knob setting and raise the [TREBLE] knob. This emphasizes the brightness of the
string sound, resulting in a slap sound with a lighter pull sound.

To get that attacking sound used in rock music, raise the [BASS] knob and [MIDDLE] knob or [HIGH-MID] knob settings to produce a sound with greater
power. In addition, in the case of the CUBE-120XL BASS, if you lower the [LOW-MID] knob, you can obtain a sound that is deep and heavy, yet has great
de nition.

CUBE-120XL BASS

[SHAPE] Switch: ON or OFF

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FINGER & FRETLESS (BASS 360)

CUBE-60XL BASS

Delay time = approx. 300 ms (reference)

[SHAPE] Switch: OFF

This bass sound made its appearance in the ’70s.
This is suited for a Jazz Bass with a rear pickup used. This produces a warm, contoured sound when the bass is  ngered near the rear pickup.
In addition, using this setting while playing harmonics in combination with a chorus and a delay enables sounds featuring exquisite reverberation.

CUBE-120XL BASS

Delay time = approx. 300 ms (reference)

[SHAPE] Switch: OFF

ROCK RIFF (CONCERT 810)

CUBE-60XL BASS

CUBE-120XL BASS

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[SHAPE] Switch: ON or OFF

This is a drive sound that o ers an extreme level of distortion, making it suitable for modern rock.
Raise [TREBLE] knob slightly in order to bring out the edginess of the picking sound.
If you turn on the [SHAPE] switch, the lower end will be emphasized and you’ll obtain a fat, powerful sound.
Additionally, if you raise [MIDDLE] knob or [HIGH-MID] knob, you’ll be able to obtain a deeply distorted sound that still retains a great deal of de nition,
even when playing in a band.

[SHAPE] Switch: ON or OFF

MELLOW COMP (FLIP TOP)

CUBE-60XL BASS

[SHAPE] Switch: ON or OFF

This is a sweet sound suitable for  nger picking.
By applying compression deeply, and adding a little bit of reverb, you can obtain a sound that sustains well.
Also, if you apply chorus when you play melodies, you’ll get a sound that has lots of presence.
If you’re creating a jazz sound and want it to be warm and smooth, turn ON [SHAPE] switch, and lower [TREBLE] knob so that the picking sound does
not become obtrusive.

CUBE-120XL BASS

[SHAPE] Switch: ON or OFF

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CUBE-60XL BASS Block Diagram

AUX IN

AMPLIFIER

EFX
CHORUS

INPUT

COMP/
DRIVE

TUNER

EFX
POLY
OCTAVE

SOLO

SUPER FLAT

FLIP TOP

B MAN

T.E

BASS 360

SESSION

SUPER FLAT
SOLO
FLIP TOP

B MAN

T.E

BASS 360

SESSION

GAIN

VOLUME

CONCERT 810

SUPER LOW

VOLUME

CONCERT 810

SUPER LOW

SHAPE

EQ

DELAY

REVERB

LOOPER

LOOPER
VOLUME

POWER
SQUEEZER

MUTE

POWER
AMP

CABINET &
SPEAKER
SIMULATOR

SPEAKER

RECORDING OUT /
PHONES

* No sound is played through the

unit’s speaker while the REC OUT/
PHONES jack is in use.

CABINET &
SPEAKER
SIMULATOR

LINE OUT

DI OUT

GND LIFT

CUBE-120XL BASS Block Diagram

AUX IN

AMPLIFIER

INPUT

PAD

-10 dB

COMP/
DRIVE

TUNER

EFX
POLY
OCTAVE

SOLO

SUPER FLAT

FLIP TOP

B MAN

SUPER FLAT
SOLO
FLIP TOP

B MAN

T.E

BASS 360

SESSION

CONCERT 810

T.E

BASS 360

SESSION

CONCERT 810

GAIN

VOLUME

SUPER LOW

VOLUME

SUPER LOW

EQ

SHAPE

EFX
CHORUS

DELAY

REVERB

LOOPER

LOOPER
VOLUME

MUTE

POWER
AMP

CABINET &
SPEAKER
SIMULATOR

SPEAKER

EXT SPEAKER

RECORDING OUT /
PHONES

* No sound is played through the

unit’s speaker while the REC OUT/
PHONES jack is in use.

CABINET &
SPEAKER
SIMULATOR

SELECT
LINE OUT

DI OUT

LINE OUT/DI OUT

GND LIFT

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Specications

CUBE-60XL BASS/CUBE-120XL BASS : Bass Amplier (CB-60XL/CB-120XL)

CUBE-60XL BASS CUBE-120XL BASS

Rated Power
Output

Nominal Input
Level (@ 1 kHz)

Speaker 25 cm (10 inches) 30 cm (12 inches)

Controls

Indicators

Connectors

Power
Consumption

Dimensions

Weight 16.2 kg / 35 lbs 12 oz 19.7 kg / 43 lbs 7 oz

Accessory Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual

Options Foot Switch (BOSS FS-5L, FS-5U, FS-6) Foot Switch (BOSS FS-5L, FS-5U, FS-6)

60 W 120 W

BASS INPUT: -10 dBu/1 MΩ BASS INPUT: -10 dBu/ 1MΩ

AUX IN: -10 dBu AUX IN: -10 dBu

[POWER] switch [POWER] switch

[SHAPE] switch [SHAPE] switch

[TUNER] switch [TUNER] switch

[POWER SQUEEZER] switch —

[COMP/DRIVE] knob [COMP/DRIVE] knob

<COSM AMP>
Type switch (SUPER FLAT, FLIP TOP, B MAN, T.E, BASS 360, SESSION,

CONCERT 810, SUPER LOW), [GAIN] knob, [VOLUME]knob

<SOLO>
[SOLO] switch, [VOLUME] knob

<EQUALIZER>
[BASS] knob, [MIDDLE] knob, [TREBLE] knob

<EFX>
[EFX] knob (CHORUS, POLY OCTAVE)

<DELAY/LOOPER>
[REC/PLAY/DUB] switch
[DELAY/LOOPER] knob
[TAP/STOP] switch

<REVERB>
[REVERB] knob (ROOM/PLATE)

—

[GND LIFT] switch (ON/OFF) [GND LIFT] switch (ON/OFF)

—

Power, COMP/DRIVE, SOLO, TUNER, EFX, DELAY/LOOPER, REC/PLAY/DUB,
REVERB, POWER SQUEEZER

BASS INPUT Jack (1/4” phone type),
AUX IN Jack (Stereo miniature phone type),
LINE OUT Jack (1/4” phone type),
DI OUT Jack (XLR type),
RECORDING OUT/PHONES Jack (Stereo 1/4” phone type),
FOOT SW Jack (SOLO, COMP/DRIVE) (1/4” TRS phone type),
FOOT SW Jack (EFX, REVERB) (1/4” TRS phone type),
FOOT SW Jack (DELAY/REC/PLAY/DUB, TAP/STOP) (1/4” TRS phone type)

25 W 39 W

421 (W) ×325 (D) × 479 (H) mm
16-5/8 (W) × 12-13/16 (D) × 18-7/8 (H) inches

<COSM AMP>
Type switch (SUPER FLAT, FLIP TOP, B MAN, T.E, BASS 360, SESSION,

CONCERT 810, SUPER LOW), [GAIN] knob, [VOLUME] knob

<SOLO>
[SOLO] switch, [VOLUME] knob

<EQUALIZER>
[BASS] knob, [LOW-MID] knob, [HIGH-MID] knob, [TREBLE] knob

<EFX>
[EFX] knob (CHORUS, POLY OCTAVE)

<DELAY/LOOPER>
[REC/PLAY/DUB] switch
[DELAY/LOOPER] knob
[TAP/STOP] switch

<REVERB>
[REVERB] knob (ROOM/PLATE)

LINE OUT/DI OUT [SELECT] switch
(LINE OUT/DI OUT)

[FOOT SW TYPE] switch
(FS-5L/FS-5U)

Power, COMP/DRIVE, SOLO, TUNER, EFX, DELAY/LOOPER, REC/PLAY/DUB,
REVERB

BASS INPUT Jack (1/4” phone type),
AUX IN Jack (Stereo miniature phone type),
LINE OUT/DI OUT Jack (XLR type),
RECORDING OUT/PHONES Jack (Stereo 1/4” phone type),
EXT SPEAKER Jack (1/4” phone type),
FOOT SW Jack (SOLO, COMP/DRIVE) (1/4” TRS phone type),
FOOT SW Jack (EFX, REVERB) (1/4” TRS phone type),
FOOT SW Jack (DELAY/REC/PLAY/DUB, TAP/STOP) (1/4” TRS phone type)

462 (W) × 325 (D) × 518 (H) mm
18-3/16 (W) × 12-13/16 (D) × 20-7/16 (H) inches

English

* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

* In the interest of product improvement, the specications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

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Information

AFRICA

EGYPT

Al Fanny Trading O ce

9, EBN Hagar Al Askalany Street,
ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis,
Cairo 11341, EGYPT
TEL: [phone]

REUNION

MARCEL FO-YAM Sarl

25 Rue Jules Hermann,
Chaudron - BP79 97 491
Ste Clotilde Cedex,
REUNION ISLAND
TEL: [phone]

SOUTH AFRICA

T.O.M.S. Sound & Music (P ty)Ltd.

2 ASTRON ROAD DENVER
JOHANNESBURG ZA 2195,
SOUTH AFRICA
TEL: [phone]

Paul Bothner(PTY)Ltd.

Royal Cape Park, Unit 24
Londonderry Road, Ottery 7800
Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA
TEL: [phone]

ASIA

CHINA

Roland Shanghai Electronics
Co.,Ltd.

5F. No.1500 Pingliang Road
Shanghai 200090, CHINA
TEL: [phone]

Roland Shanghai Electronics
Co.,Ltd. (BEIJING OFFICE)

10F. No.18 3 Section Anhuaxili
Chaoyang District Beijing
100011, CHINA
TEL: [phone]

HONG KONG

Tom Lee Music

11/F Silvercord Tower 1
30 Canton Rd
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon,
HONG KONG
TEL: [phone]

Parsons Music Ltd.

8th Floor, Railway Plaza, 39
Chatham Road South, T.S.T,
Kowloon, HONG KONG
TEL: [phone]

INDIA

Rivera Digitec (India) Pvt. Ltd.

411, Nirman Kendra Mahalaxmi
Flats Compound O . Dr. Edwin
Moses Road, Mumbai-400011,
INDIA
TEL: [phone]

INDONESIA

PT Citra Intirama

Jl. Cideng Timur No. 15J-15O
Jakarta Pusat,
INDONESIA
TEL: [phone]

KOREA

Cosmos Corporation

1461-9, Seocho-Dong,
Seocho Ku, Seoul, KOREA
TEL: [phone]

MALAYSIA

Roland Asia Paci c Sdn. Bhd.

45-1, Block C2, Jalan PJU 1/39,
Dataran Prima, 47301 Petaling
Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA
TEL: [phone]

VIET NAM

VIET THUONG CORPORATION

386 CACH MANG THANG TAM ST.
DIST.3, HO CHI MINH CITY,
VIET NAM
TEL: [phone]

When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland
distributor in your country as shown below.

PHILIPPINES

G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc.

339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue
Makati, Metro Manila 1200,
PHILIPPINES
TEL: [phone]

MALAYSIA/
SINGAPORE

Roland Asia Paci c Sdn. Bhd.

45-1, Block C2, Jalan PJU 1/39,
Dataran Prima, 47301 Petaling
Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA
TEL: [phone]

TAIWAN

ROLAND TAIWAN ENTERPRISE
CO., LTD.

9F-5, No. 112 Chung Shan
North Road Sec. 2 Taipei 104,
TAIWAN R.O.C.
TEL: [phone]

THAILAND

Theera Music Co. , Ltd.

100-108 Soi Verng Nakornk asem,
New Road,Sumpantawong,
Bangkok 10100, THAILAND
TEL: [phone]

OCEANIA

AUSTRALIA/
NEW ZEALAND

Roland Corporation
Australia Pty.,Ltd.

38 Campbell Avenue
Dee Why West. NSW 2099,
AUSTRALIA

For Australia
TEL: [phone]
For New Zealand
TEL: [phone]

CENTRAL/LATIN
AMERICA

ARGENTINA

Instrumentos Musicales S.A.

Av.Santa Fe 2055
(1123) Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA
TEL: [phone]

BARBADOS

A&B Music Supplies LTD

12 Webster Industrial Park
Wildey, St.Michael, BARBADOS
TEL: [phone]

BRAZIL

Roland Brasil Ltda.

Rua San Jose, 211
Parque Industrial San Jose
Cotia - Sao Paulo - SP, BRAZIL
TEL: [phone]

CHILE

Comercial Fancy II S.A.

Rut.: 96.919.420-1
Nataniel Cox #739, 4th Floor
Santiago - Centro, CHILE
TEL: [phone]

COLOMBIA

Centro Musical Ltda.

Cra 43 B No 25 A 41 Bododega 9
Medellin, COLOMBIA
TEL: [phone]

COSTA RICA

JUAN Bansbach Instrumentos
Musicales

Ave.1. Calle 11, Apartado 10237,
San Jose, COSTA RICA
TEL: [phone]

CURACAO

Zeelandia Music Center Inc.

Orionweg 30
Curacao, Netherland Antilles
TEL: [phone]

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Instrumentos Fernando Giraldez

Calle Proyecto Central No.3
Ens.La Esperilla
Santo Domingo,
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
TEL: [phone]

ECUADOR

Mas Musika

Rumichaca 822 y Zaruma
Guayaquil - ECUADOR
TEL: [phone]

EL SALVADOR

OMNI MUSIC

75 Avenida Norte y Final Alameda
Juan Pablo II,
Edi cio No.4010 San Salvador,
EL SALVADOR
TEL: [phone]

GUATEMALA

Casa Instrumental

Calzada Roosevelt 34-01,zona 11
Ciudad de Guatemala,
GUATEMALA
TEL: [phone]

HONDURAS

Almacen Pajaro Azul S.A. de C.V.

BO.Paz Barahona
3 Ave.11 Calle S.O
San Pedro Sula, HONDURAS
TEL: [phone]

MARTINIQUE

Musique & Son

Z.I.Les Mangle
97232 Le Lamantin,
MARTINIQUE F.W.I.
TEL: [phone]

Gigamusic SARL

10 Rte De La Folie
97200 Fort De France
MARTINIQUE F.W.I.
TEL: [phone]

MEXICO

Casa Veerkamp, s.a. de c.v.

Av. Toluca No. 323, Col. Olivar
de los Padres 01780 Mexico D.F.,
MEXICO
TEL: [phone]

NICARAGUA

Bansbach Instrumentos
Musicales Nicaragua

Altamira D'Este Calle Principal
de la Farmacia 5ta.Avenida
1 Cuadra al Lago.#503
Managua, NICARAGUA
TEL: [phone]

PANAMA

SUPRO MUNDIAL, S.A.

Boulevard Andrews, Albrook,
Panama City, REP. DE PANAMA
TEL: [phone]

PARAGUAY

Distribuidora De Instrumentos
Musicales

J.E. Olear y ESQ. Manduvira
Asuncion, PARAGUAY
TEL: [phone]

PERU

Audionet

Distribuciones Musicales SAC
Juan Fanning 530
Mira ores
Lima - PERU
TEL: [phone]

TRINIDAD

AMR Ltd

Ground Floor
Maritime Plaza
Barataria TRINIDAD W.I.
TEL: [phone]

URUGUAY

Todo Musica S.A.

Francisco Acuna de Figueroa
1771
C.P.: 11.800
Montevideo, URUGUAY
TEL: [phone]

VENEZUELA

Instrumentos Musicales
Allegro,C.A.

Av.las industrias edf.Guitar import
#7 zona Industrial de Turumo
Caracas, VENEZUELA
TEL: [phone]

EUROPE

BELGIUM/FRANCE/
HOLLAND/
LUXEMBOURG

Roland Central Europe N.V.

Houtstraat 3, B-2260, Oevel
(Westerlo) BELGIUM
TEL: [phone]

CROATIA

ART-CENTAR

Degenova 3.
HR - 10000 Zagreb, CROATIA
TEL: [phone]

CZECH REP.

CZECH REPUBLIC DISTRIBUTOR
s.r.o

Voctárova 247/16
180 00 Praha 8, CZECH REP.
TEL: [phone]

DENMARK

Roland Scandinavia A/S

Skagerrakvej 7 Postbox 880
DK-2100 Copenhagen,
DENMARK
TEL: [phone]

FINLAND

Roland Scandinavia As, Filial
Finland

Vanha Nurmijarventie 62
01670 Vantaa, FINLAND
TEL: [phone]

GERMANY/AUSTRIA

Roland Elektronische
Musikinstrumente HmbH.

Oststrasse 96, 22844 Norderstedt,
GERMANY
TEL: [phone]

GREECE/CYPRUS

STOLLAS S.A.
Music Sound Light

155, New National Road
Patras 26442, GREECE
TEL: [phone]

HUNGARY

Roland East Europe Ltd.

2045 Torok balint, FSD Park,
building 3., HUNGARY
TEL: [phone]

IRELAND

Roland Ireland

G2 Calmount Park, Calmount
Avenue, Dublin 12,
Republic of IRELAND
TEL: [phone]

ITALY

Roland Italy S. p. A.

Viale delle Industrie 8,
20020 Arese, Milano, ITALY
TEL: [phone]

NORWAY

Roland Scandinavia Avd.
Kontor Norge

Lilleakerveien 2 Postboks 95
Lilleaker N-0216 Oslo,
NORWAY
TEL: [phone]

POLAND

ROLAND POLSKA SP. Z O.O.

ul. Kty Grodziskie 16B
03-289 Warszawa, POLAND
TEL: [phone]

PORTUGAL

Roland Iberia, S.L.
Branch O ce Porto

Edifício Tower Plaza
Rotunda Eng. Edgar Cardoso
23, 9ºG
4400-676 Vila Nova de Gaia,
PORTUGAL
TEL: [phone]

ROMANIA

FBS LINES

Piata Libertatii 1,
535500 Gheorgheni, ROMANIA
TEL: [phone]

RUSSIA

Roland Music LLC

Dorozhnaya ul.3,korp.6
117 545 Moscow, RUSSIA
TEL: [phone]

SERBIA

Music AP Ltd.

Sutjeska br. 5 XS - 24413 Palic,
SERBIA
TEL: [phone]

SLOVAKIA

DAN Acoustic s.r.o.

Povazská 18.
SK - 940 01 Nové Zámky,
SLOVAKIA
TEL: [phone]

SPAIN

Roland Iberia, S.L.

Paseo García Faria, 33-35
08005 Barcelona, SPAIN
TEL: [phone]

SWEDEN

Roland Scandinavia A/S
SWEDISH SALES OFFICE

Mårbackagatan 31, 4 tr.
SE-123 43 Farsta, SWEDEN
TEL: [phone]

SWITZERLAND

Roland (Switzerland) AG

Landstrasse 5, Postfach,
CH-4452 Itingen, SWITZERLAND
TEL: [phone]

UKRAINE

EURHYTHMICS Ltd.

P.O.Box: 37-a.
Nedecey Str. 30
UA - 89600 Mukachevo, UKRAINE
TEL: [phone]

UNITED KINGDOM

Roland (U.K.) Ltd.

Atlantic Close, Swansea
Enterprise Park, SWANSEA SA7
9FJ, UNITED KINGDOM
TEL: [phone]

MIDDLE EAST

BAHRAIN

Moon Stores

No.1231&1249 Rumaytha
Building Road 3931,
Manama 339, BAHRAIN
TEL: [phone]

IRAN

MOCO INC.

NO.16 End of Nike St. Shariaty
Ave, Roberouye Cerah Mirdamad
Teheran, IRAN
TEL: [phone]

ISRAEL

Halilit P. Greenspoon & Sons
Ltd.

8 Retzif Ha'alia Hashnia St.
Tel-Aviv-Yafo ISRAEL
TEL: [phone]

JORDAN

MUSIC HOUSE CO. LTD.
FREDDY FOR MUSIC

P. O. Box 922846
Amman 11192, JORDAN
TEL: [phone]

KUWAIT

EASA HUSAIN AL-YOUSIFI &
SONS CO.

Al-Yousi Service Center
P.O.Box 126 (Safat) 13002,
KUWAIT
TEL: [phone]

LEBANON

Chahine S.A.L.

George Zeidan St., Chahine Bldg.,
Achra eh, P.O.Box: 16-5857
Beirut, LEBANON
TEL: [phone]

OMAN

TALENTZ CENTRE L.L.C.

Malatan House No.1
Al Noor Street, Ruwi
SULTANATE OF OMAN
TEL: [phone]

QATAR

AL-EMADI TRADING &
CONTRACTING CO.

P.O. Box 62, Doha, QATAR
TEL: [phone]

SAUDI ARABIA

aDawliah Universal Electronics
APL

Behind Pizza Inn
Prince Turkey Street
aDawliah Building,
PO BOX 2154,
Alkhobar 31952,
SAUDI ARABIA
TEL: [phone]

SYRIA

Technical Light & Sound Center

PO Box 13520 Bldg No.49
Khaled Abn Alwalid St.
Damascus, SYRIA
TEL: [phone]

TURKEY

ZUHAL DIS TICARET A.S.

Galip Dede Cad. No.33
Beyoglu, Istanbul, TURKEY
TEL: [phone]

U.A.E.

Zak Electronics & Musical
Instruments Co. L.L.C.

Zabeel Road, Al Sherooq Bldg.,
No. 14, Ground Floor, Dubai,
U.A.E.
TEL: [phone]

NORTH AMERICA

CANADA

Roland Canada Ltd.
(Head O ce)

5480 Parkwood Way Richmond B.
C., V6V 2M4, CANADA
TEL: [phone]

Roland Canada Ltd.
(Toronto O ce)

170 Admiral Boulevard
Mississauga On L5T 2N6,
CANADA
TEL: [phone]

U. S. A.

Roland Corporation U.S.

5100 S. Eastern Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938,
U. S. A.
TEL: [phone]

As of Apr. 1, 2010 (ROLAND)

For EU Countries

For China

For EU Countries

This product complies with the requirements of EMCD 2004/108/EC and LVD 2006/95/EC.

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 15 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.
– Increase 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.

This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B limit.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

For Canada

NOTICE

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

AVIS

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

For C.A. US (Proposition 65

WARNING

This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead.

)

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