Roland SYS-512, SYS-521, SYS-530, SYS-540, SYS-572 Users Manual

Before using this unit, carefully read leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY.”

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About the Manuals

The documentation for this unit consists of the following materials.

5USING THE UNIT SAFELY (separate leaet)

Read this rst. It contains notes that you must observe in order to use the unit correctly.

5Owner’s Manual (this document)

This explains how to make connections, and describes the specications of the unit.

5Parameter Guide (English PDF)

This explains the various parts of the unit. Download it as described at right.

Owner’s Manual

English

Copyright © 2015 ROLAND CORPORATION

Obtaining the owner’s manual (PDF version)

1. Enter the following URL on your computer.

http://www.roland.com/manuals/

2. Select the name of your product.

CV / GATE Input

CV stands for “Control Voltage,” an electrical signal (control voltage) that modies
the behavior of an analog synth or Eurorack module. GATE is a trigger signal that
controls the beginning and end of an envelope or other control voltage.

Installing in a Eurorack Case

Use the included screws (4 pcs.) to attach the unit to your Eurorack case at the
locations indicated.

CAUTION

7Keep small items out of the reach of

children

To prevent accidental ingestion
of the parts listed below, always
keep them out of the reach of small
children.

5Included Parts: Eurorack installation screws

Using a Eurorack Power Cable

By using the included Eurorack power cable, you can operate this unit on the
Eurorack’s system power supply (+12 V).

RED SIDE

1. Grasp the 16-pin connector of the Eurorack power cable, and insert it into
the Eurorack’s power connector so that the red wire is aligned with the -12
V pin.

2. Grasp the 10-pin connector of the Eurorack
power cable, and insert it into the unit’s
power connector so that the red wire is
aligned with the white line on the unit.

RED SIDE

WARNING

7Electrocution hazard

* Always turn the Eurorack unit o and unplug the power cord

before plugging the Eurorack power cable.

* Do not touch the electrical terminals when attaching the Eurorack power

cable.

WHITE LINE

Main Specications

Model SYS-512 SYS-521 SYS-530 SYS-540 SYS-572

Current Draw

Power Supply Eurorack power

Dimensions

Weight

Accessories Owner’s Manual, Leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” Installation screws (4 pcs.), Eurorack power cable

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

70 mA (+12 V)
55 mA (-12 V)

80.8 (W) × 128.5 (D) × 57.2 (H) mm

3-3/16 (W) x 5-1/16 (D) x 2-1/4 (H) inches

212 g 203 g 194 g 202 g 213 g

8 oz 8 oz 7 oz 8 oz 8 oz

40 mA (+12 V)
40 mA (-12 V)

Roland SYSTEM-500 (SYS-512, SYS-521, SYS-530, SYS-540, SYS-572) : Eurorack Modular

50 mA (+12 V)
35 mA (-12 V)

85 mA (+12 V)
50 mA (-12 V)

110 mA (+12 V)
90 mA (-12 V)