Roland SYSTEM-500 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (supplied on a separate sheet).

After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.

English

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.

Obtaining the owner’s manual (PDF version)

1. Enter the following URL on your computer.

https://www.roland.com/support/

2. On the Support menu, choose “Owner’s Manuals.”

3. 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.

* Unplug the headphones before turning the power

on or o. Due to the characteristics of the circuitry, noise might occur at such times.

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.

RED SIDE

WHITE LINE

Main Specications

Model SYS-555 SYS-505 SYS-510 SYS-531

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

* This document explains the speci cations of the product at the time that the document was issued. For the latest information, refer to the Roland website.

110 mA (+12 V)

85 mA (-12 V)

80.8 (W) x 128.5 (D) x 57.2 (H) mm 101.3 (W) x 128.5 (D) x 57.2 (H) mm

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

201 g 191 g 264 g 274 g

8 oz 7 oz 10 oz 10 oz

85 mA (+12 V)

90 mA (-12 V)

Roland SYSTEM-500 (SYS-555, SYS-505, SYS-531, SYS-510) : Eurorack Modular

75 mA (+12 V)

60 mA (-12 V)

195 mA (+12 V)

165 mA (-12 V)