Roland HS5 Owner’s Manual
Owner’s Manual
Contents
Panel Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Top/Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Using the HS-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Making Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Selecting the Input Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Switching the Input Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Switching the Eect (Amp Simulator /
Eect) and Editing the Parameters . . . . . . . . 5
Adjusting the Headphone Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Adjusting the Volume Balance Between
Your Performance and the Other
Performances (MY MIX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Adjusting the Headphone Output Volume . 6
Sounding a Click . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Switching the Click On/O and Setting the
Tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Adjusting the click tone volume. . . . . . . . . . . 6
Applying Eects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Applying Reverb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Switching the Reverb Type and Editing the
Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Recording and Playing Back a Performance . . . . . . 8
Recording a Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Playing Back the Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Making Detailed Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Sub-Mixer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Sharing Sub-Mixer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Solo Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Saving and Loading Settings (Snapshot) . . . 10
Volume Limiter Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting Two HS-5 Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Mounting on a Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Changing the AUTO OFF setting . . . . . . . . . . 12
IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Returns the HS-5 to the factory-set
condition (Factory Reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and Owner’s Manual (p. 12)).
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 of your new unit, read Owner’s Manual in its entirety. This manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
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Panel Descriptions
3: COLD
1: GND 2: HOT
3: COLD
Top/Side Panel
Ground terminal
Refer to “Ground terminal” (p. 12).
[CLICK/TAP] button
This turns the click on/o and
species its tempo.
DC IN jack
Connect the included AC adaptor
here.
COMPUTER port
Use this when connecting the HS-5
to your computer via a USB cable.
MEMORY port
Connect a USB ash drive here.
[A]–[E] knobs
These knobs adjust the mix balance of sections A–E. These knobs are
also used to adjust the depth of the eect that's selected for the input
type, and to adjust the tempo and volume of the click.
Section A–D
You can connect headphones to each section, and adjust the volume
balance between your own performance and the performances of the
other musicians. You can also apply reverb or another suitable eect to
your performance.
button
This turns the power of the
HS-5 on/o.
Mic gain adjustment knobs
These adjust the mic gain (sensitivity)
of sections A–D.
buttons
Use these buttons to record your
performance onto a USB ash drive, or
to play back a recorded performance.
[MAIN MIX OUT] knob
This adjusts the output volume of the
MAIN MIX OUT L, R/headphone jacks.
LINE IN L, R/STEREO jacks
Connect a line output device such as a
keyboard or an audio player here.
MAIN MIX OUT L, R/
headphone jacks
The sound of sections A–E is mixed and
output here.
[MAIN MIX] button
Press this when you want to adjust the
volume balance of the main mixer.
[MIX A–D] buttons
These buttons turn on the sub-mixer,
allowing you to adjust the volume
balance between your own performance
and the performances of the other
musicians.
Rear Panel
Guitar(L/MONO)/R jacks
Here you can connect guitars, electronic drums,
or other instruments. If you are connecting a
guitar, turn the HS-5 on its back and turn on the
[Hi-Z] switch (A–D) of your own section.
2
MIC jacks
Here you can connect dynamic mics.
* This instrument is equipped with balanced (XLR) type jacks.
Wiring diagrams for these jacks are shown below. Make
connections after rst checking the wiring diagrams of other
equipment you intend to connect.
1: GND2: HOT
Using the HS-5
Making Connections
Connect the HS-5, the AC adaptor, mics, guitars, and other devices as shown in the connection examples.
Section E
Turning the Power On/O
Section D
To PA
Connecting Your Equipment
1. Connect the included AC adaptor to the
DC IN jack.
Place the AC adaptor so the side with the
indicator (see illustration) faces upwards and the
side with textual information faces downwards.
The indicator will light when you plug the AC
adaptor into an AC outlet.
2. Make sure that the volume of all
connected devices is at the minimum
setting.
3. Connect your mics, guitars, and other
equipment that you use when performing.
4. Hold down the
power of the HS-5.
5. Turn on the power of the connected
devices.
* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit.
A brief interval (a few seconds) after turning
the unit on is required before it will operate
normally.
* This device will automatically power-o (Auto
O function) if there is no USB connection
and 600 minutes have elapsed since the last
operation.
&“About the Auto O function” (p. 12)
To turn the power off, turn off the power of
your equipment in the order of steps 5, 4, and 3.
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn o all the units before making any connections.
* Once everything is properly connected, be sure to follow the procedure above to turn on their power. If you turn on equipment in the wrong
order, you risk causing malfunction or equipment failure.
* Before turning the unit on/o, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when
switching the unit on/o. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
button to turn on the
About plugs in gures
Stereo 1/4”phone
1/4”phone
XLR
Stereo miniature phone
Section A
The jacks and settings depend on the
instruments you're using. Refer to the following
instructions, and make the correct connections.
Connecting headphones
5 Sections A–D have both 1/4” and stereo-
mini headphone jacks. Use the jack that’s
appropriate for the type of connector of your
headphones.
5 For section E, you can connect headphones
to the stereo-mini
OUT section.
jack in the MAIN MIX
Connecting a dynamic mic
1. Turn the mic gain adjustment knob
Section C
toward the left to the minimum setting.
2. Connect your dynamic mic to the mic
input jack.
Connecting a guitar
1. On the bottom of the HS-5,
turn the [Hi-Z] switch on.
2. Connect your instrument to
the guitar (L/MONO) jack.
Connecting electronic drums or a synthesizer
1. On the bottom of the HS-5,
turn the [Hi-Z] switch o.
2. Connect your instrument
to the guitar (L/MONO) jack
and R jack.
Section B
* When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the inputs (MIC jacks Guitar (L/MONO)/R jack, LINE
IN L, R/STEREO jacks) may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors.
* Acoustic feedback could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers. This can be remedied by:
• Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from speakers. • Lowering volume levels.• Changing the orientation of the microphone(s).
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Using the HS-5
Basic Operation
1
Adjusting the Input Level
Here's how to adjust the input level appropriately so that the vocal
or instrumental sound is not distorted.
1. Set the [PHONES] knob and the [MY MIX] knob to the center
position.
2. Adjust the input level so that the vocal or instrumental is not
distorted
* Adjust the knob so that the [LEVEL] knob
(A–E) indicator of your section does not light
red when you vocalize into the mic or play
your instrument.
Adjusting your mic
While vocalizing into the mic, adjust the mic gain knob of your
own section.
Mic gain
adjustment knobs
Adjusting your guitar, keyboard, or drums
Increase or decrease the output volume of the instrument you're
playing.
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2
Selecting the Input Type
Use the [INPUT] button to select
the input type.
This lets you apply an eect
that's suitable for each type.
* If you don’t want to apply an eect,
choose “LINE.”
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Input Type
[INPUT]
button
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3
4
5
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3
Adjusting the Overall Volume Balance
Here's how to adjust the volume balance between all of the
performers.
1. Press the [MAIN MIX] button to make it light.
2. Set the [A]–[E] knobs to the center position.
3. Turn the [A]–[E] knobs to adjust the volume of each section.
* It is easier to adjust the overall volume if all performers are producing sound while
you turn the knobs.
[A]–[E]
(LEVEL)
knob
& &
[MAIN MIX]
button
p. 5
6
Performing and Recording Your
Performance
The HS-5 can record your performance on
a USB ash drive that's connected to the
MEMORY port.
Button Operation
Stops playback or recording.
Starts playback.
Starts recording
Rapidly press (tap) twice
+
+ [MIX A]
+ [MIX D]
Selects the preceding data.
Selects the next data.
Rewind.
Fast-forward.
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5
Applying Reverb
Use the [REVERB] knob to
add reverb to the sound of
the vocal or performance.
[REVERB] knob
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4
Adjusting the Headphone Output
Use the [MY MIX] knob of
each section to adjust the
volume balance between
your own performance
and the performances of
the other musicians, and
use the [PHONES] knob to
adjust the volume of the
headphones.
* The HS-5 is capable of producing high-volume output. Adjust the volume with
care to avoid damaging your hearing
[PHONES]
knob
&
&
[MY MIX]
knob
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p. 8
p. 7
p. 6
Using the HS-5
Selecting the Input Type
For each section, you can apply an amp simulator or eect that is suitable for guitar, bass, or vocal.
You can also switch the eect as appropriate for your performance.
Switching the Input Type
Press the [INPUT] button to switch the input type.
Type Explanation
LINE
GTR
BASS
MIC
If you don’t want to apply an eect to your guitar, bass, or vocal, choose “LINE.”
You can also change the eect that’s applied. For details, refer to the following section.
Switching the Eect (Amp Simulator / Eect) and Editing the Parameters
The HS-5 provides several amp simulators or eects for guitar, bass, and vocal.
You can switch the eect as appropriate for your performance.
Editing the parameters
Turn the [A]–[E] knobs to adjust the parameters of the selected amp simulator/eect. The parameters
adjusted by each knob are printed below the knob.
Lets you hear the unmodied sound of the instrument, without applying any eect.
Applies an amp simulator eect for guitar.
Provides a natural resonance and fat distortion sound.
The eect applies to the input signal from the (L/MONO)/R jacks.
Applies an amp simulator eect for bass.
Boosts and fattens the low-frequency region.
The eect applies to the input signal from the (L/MONO)/R jacks.
Applies an eect that’s designed for vocals.
Raises the loudness and improves the presence of the vocal.
The eect applies to the input signal from the mic jack.
Switching the eect (amp simulator/eect)
You can switch the Input type eect as appropriate for your performance.
1. Press the [INPUT] button to switch the input type.
2. Long-press the [INPUT] button of your own section.
3. Hold down the [INPUT] button and turn knob [A] to switch the eect (amp simulator/
eect) that’s applied.
Type indicators Eect (amp simulator/eect)
LINE
GTR
BASS
MIC
– LINE
1 JC-120 This models the sound of the Roland JC-120.
2 CLEAN TWIN This models a Fender Twin Reverb.
3 TWEED This models a Fender Bassman 4 x 10” Combo.
DELUXE
4
CRUNCH
5 VO DRIVE
6 MS HIGAIN
7 BG LEAD
8 MS1959 I+II
9 R FIER VNT
10 T AMP This models a Hughes & Kettner Triamp AMP3.
1 COMP BASS Compressor for bass.
2 COMP SLAP Compressor for slap bass.
3 AMP CLEAN Clean sound suitable for bass.
AMP
4
CRUNCH
5 AMP HIGAIN High-gain sound suitable for bass.
1 Compressor
2 Compressor + echo
3 Compressor + delay 1
4 Compressor + delay 2
5 Compressor + short delay
Lets you hear the unmodied sound of the instrument, without applying any
eect.
This models a Fender Deluxe Reverb.
This models the drive sound of a VOX AC-30TB. This is a sound that it suited to
sixties-style British rock.
High-gain sound of a vintage Marshall specially revamped in a way that is
possible only with COSM modeling technology.
This models the lead sound of the MESA/ Boogie combo amp. The sound of a
tube amp typical of the late ‘70s to ‘80s.
This models a Marshall 1959. The sound of connecting inputs I and II of the
guitar amp in parallel.
This models the sound of the Channel 2 VINTAGE Mode on the Mesa/Boogie
DUAL Rectier.
Crunch sound with a natural distortion, suitable for bass.
1. Long-press the [INPUT] button of your own
section.
The [INPUT] button blinks.
2. Use the [A]–[D] knob to edit the eect
parameters.
Eect depth
Low, mid, and high frequency volume
Stereo position
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