Roland MICRO CUBE Guitar Amplifier User Manual
Copyright © 2003
ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication
may be reproduced in any
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permission of ROLAND
CORPORATION.
Owner’s Manual
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland MICRO
CUBE Guitar Amplifier.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:
• USING THE UNIT SAFELY (p. 2–4)
• IMPORTANT NOTES (p. 5)
These sections provide important information concerning the proper
operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to 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.
Main Features
• This compact yet highly functional DSP guitar amp features a 12 cm
(5 inches) speaker and outputs 2 watts.
• Powered either by six AA batteries or the included AC adaptor, you
can use the MICRO CUBE to perform just about anywhere, with up
to 20 hours of battery-powered playing time (with alkaline batteries;
battery life may vary according to playing conditions).
• Comes equipped with a newly developed digital “TUNING
FORK,” which you can use to tune your guitar. This function
includes three tuning key options (normal/half step down/whole
step down). It can also be used for heavy bottom tunings.
• Offers six different COSM amp types.
Amps included: ACOUSTIC / JC CLEAN / BLACK PANEL /
BRIT COMBO / CLASSIC STACK / R-FIER STACK
Composite Object Sound Modeling (COSM)
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.
• The amp also accepts microphone input, allowing you to use the
MICRO CUBE as a portable microphone amp.
• Onboard EFX section includes 4 types of digital effect, chorus,
flanger, phaser and tremolo.
• Separate “DELAY” and “REVERB” effects provided in addition to the EFX.
• Equipped with “REC OUT jack” convenient for use in recording
and for use as headphone out.
• Offers two types of jacks for external input; a 1/4” phone jack and a mini
jack. This allows you to connect CD players and other backing devices.
• Also included is a handy strap for greater portability.
is Roland’s innovative and
USING THE UNIT SAFELY
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used
improperly.
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.
* Material damage refers to damage or
other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic
animals or pets.
001
• Before using this unit, make sure to
read the instructions below, and the
Owner’s Manual.
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002c
• Do not open (or modify in any way)
the unit or its AC adaptor.
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003
• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or
replace parts within it (except when
this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all
servicing to your retailer, the nearest
Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on
the “Information” page.
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004
• Never use or store the unit in places
that are:
• Subject to temperature extremes
(e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed
vehicle, near a heating duct, on top
of heat-generating equipment); or
are
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on
wet floors); or are
• Humid; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration.
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The symbol alerts the user to important instructions
or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the
triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for
general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never
be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that
must not be done is indicated by the design contained
within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it
means that the unit must never be disassembled.
The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it means that the powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
007
• 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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008c
• Be sure to use only the AC adaptor
supplied with the unit. Also, make
sure the line voltage at the installation
matches the input voltage specified on
the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC
adaptors may use a different polarity,
or be designed for a different voltage,
so their use could result in damage,
malfunction, or electric shock.
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009
• Do not excessively twist or bend the
power cord, nor place heavy objects
on it. Doing so can damage the cord,
producing severed elements and short
circuits. Damaged cords are fire and
shock hazards!
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2
010
• This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and
headphones or speakers, may be
capable of producing sound levels that
could cause permanent hearing loss.
Do not operate for a long period of
time at a high volume level, or at a
level that is uncomfortable. If you
experience any hearing loss or ringing
in the ears, you should immediately
stop using the unit, and consult an
audiologist.
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011
• Do not allow any objects (e.g.,
flammable material, coins, pins); or
liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks,
etc.) to penetrate the unit.
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012c
• Immediately turn the power off,
remove the AC adaptor from the
outlet, and request servicing by your
retailer, the nearest Roland Service
Center, or an authorized Roland
distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when:
• The AC adaptor or the power-
supply cord 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.
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013
• 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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014
• Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)
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015
• 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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016
• 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.
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019
• Batteries must never be recharged,
heated, taken apart, or thrown into fire
or water.
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101b
• The unit and the AC adaptor should
be located so their location or position
does not interfere with their proper
ventilation.
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102d
• Always grasp only the output plug or
the body of the AC adaptor when
plugging into, or unplugging from,
this unit or an outlet.
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103b
• At regular intervals, you should
unplug the AC adaptor 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 fire.
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104
• 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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106
• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy
objects on the unit.
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107d
• Never handle the AC adaptor body, or
its output plugs, with wet hands when
plugging into, or unplugging from, an
outlet or this unit.
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108b
• Before moving the unit, disconnect the
AC adaptor and all cords coming from
external devices.
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109b
• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the
power and unplug the AC adaptor
from the outlet (p. 8).
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110b
• Whenever you suspect the possibility
of lightning in your area, disconnect
the AC adaptor from the outlet.
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111: Selection
• If used improperly, batteries may
explode or leak and cause damage or
injury. In the interest of safety, please
read and observe the following
precautions.
1
• Carefully follow the installation
instructions for batteries, and make
sure you observe the correct
polarity.
2
• Avoid using new batteries together
with used ones. In addition, avoid
mixing different types of batteries.
3
• Remove the batteries whenever the
unit is to remain unused for an
extended period of time.
5
• If a battery has leaked, use a soft
piece of cloth or paper towel to
wipe all remnants of the discharge
from the battery compartment.
Then install new batteries. To avoid
inflammation of the skin, make sure
that none of the battery discharge
gets onto your hands or skin.
Exercise the utmost caution so that
none of the discharge gets near
your eyes. Immediately rinse the
affected area with running water if
any of the discharge has entered the
eyes.
6
• Never keep batteries together with
metallic objects such as ballpoint
pens, necklaces, hairpins, etc.
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112
• Used batteries must be disposed of in
compliance with whatever regulations for their safe disposal that may
be observed in the region in which you
live.
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