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 WARNING

Make sure that the power cord is grounded

Connect mains plug of this model to a 

mains socket outlet with a protective 

earthing connection.

To completely turn off power to the unit, pull out 

the plug from the outlet

Even with the power switch turned off, this 

unit is not completely separated from its 

main source of power. When the power 

needs to be completely turned off, turn 

off the power switch on the unit, then 

pull out the plug from the 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.

Secure a sufficient amount of space at the setup 

location

Since this unit normally emits a slight 

amount of heat, make sure to secure 

sufficient space around it, as shown below.

30 cm (12 in.)

or greater

20 cm (8 in.)

or greater

20 cm (8 in.)

or greater

15 cm (6 in.)

or greater

5 cm (2 in.)

or greater

Front

Side

Do not disassemble or modify by yourself

Do not carry out anything unless you are 

instructed to do so in the owner’s manual. 

Otherwise, you risk causing malfunction.

Do not repair or replace parts by yourself

Refer all servicing to your retailer, the 

nearest Roland Service Center, or an 

authorized Roland distributor, as listed on 

the “Information.”

 WARNING

Do not use or store in the following types of 

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 

floors); or are

•  Exposed to steam or smoke; or are
•  Subject to salt exposure; or are
•  Exposed to rain; or are
•  Dusty or sandy; or are
•  Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.

Do not place in an unstable location

Otherwise, you risk injury as the result of 

the unit toppling over or dropping down.

Connect the power cord to an outlet of the correct 

voltage

The unit should be connected to a power 

supply only of the type described as 

marked on the rear side of unit.

Use only the supplied power cord

Use only the attached power cord. Also, 

the supplied power cord must not be used 

with any other device.

Do not bend the power cord or place heavy objects 

on it

Otherwise, fire or electric shock may result.

Avoid extended use at high volume

Use of the unit at high volume for 

extended periods of time may cause 

hearing loss. If you ever experience any 

hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you 

should immediately stop using the unit 

and consult a specialized physician.

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. 

Used for instructions intended to alert the 
user to the risk of death or severe injury 
should the unit be used improperly. 

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. 

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. 

About       WARNING and       CAUTION Notices

About the Symbols

ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

 WARNING

Do not allow foreign objects or liquids to enter 

unit; never place containers with liquid on unit

Do not place containers containing liquid 

(e.g., flower vases) on this product. Never 

allow foreign objects (e.g., flammable 

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.

Turn off the unit if an abnormality or malfunction 

occurs

Immediately turn the unit off, 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” when:

•  The power cord has been damaged; or
•  If smoke or unusual odor occurs; or
•  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.

Be cautious to protect children from injury

Always make sure that an adult is on hand 

to provide supervision and guidance when 

using the unit in places where children 

are present, or when a child will be using 

the unit.

Do not drop or subject to strong impact

Otherwise, you risk causing damage or 

malfunction.

Do not share an outlet with an unreasonable 

number of other devices

Otherwise, you risk overheating or fire.

Do not use overseas

Before using the unit in overseas, consult 

with your retailer, the nearest Roland 

Service Center, or an authorized Roland 

distributor, as listed on the “Information.”

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

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 of your new unit, read Owner’s Manual in its entirety. This manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Copyright © 2014 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

Summary of Contents for Blues Cube Artist

Page 1: ...r Owner s Manual Bedienungsanleitung Mode d emploi Manuale dell utente Manual del usuario Manual do propriet rio Gebruikershandleiding Blues Cube Artist BC Artist 30 cm 12 inch speaker 80 W output Blu...

Page 2: ...ided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet WARNING IMPORTANT As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspo...

Page 3: ...Blues Cube Tour Blues Cube Stage and the Blues Cube Artist A Artist only Artist Tour only or Tour only icon will be used to mark explanations that pertain only to a specific model Blues Cube Stage BC...

Page 4: ...y 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 t...

Page 5: ...ect 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...

Page 6: ...y of power supply is the important factor to determine the characteristics of amp sound There is a certain point in the dynamic change in power supply to power tube that produce a very good feeling fo...

Page 7: ...f grit flavors from mild to aggressive With the press of a switch the unique Dual Tone mode lets you blend both channels together for an endless array of rich tones And just like a vintage tube amp th...

Page 8: ...VOLUME knob Adjusts the volume of the clean channel If BOOST is off settings of 0 6 will provide undistorted clean sound and settings of 6 12 provide a light crunch sound with some power amp distortio...

Page 9: ...e Stage 80 W for the Blues Cube Artist and 100 W for the Blues Cube Tour 8 POWER POWER switch Turns the power of the Blues Cube on off When the power is on the indicator at the left of this switch is...

Page 10: ...9 AC IN AC IN jack Connect the included power cord Use only the power cord that was included with the unit Rear Panel Blues Cube Stage 12 13 10 9 11 Blues Cube Artist 9 10 11 12 13 14 Blues CubeTour 9...

Page 11: ...nd just as if you were playing through the speaker Recorder etc You can use this in conjunction with an external PA system or to record your performance via direct line while monitoring the sound from...

Page 12: ...t only Switch Explanation TIP TREMOLO Turns the tremolo effect on off RING EFX LOOP Turns the EFX LOOP on off When connected to the TIP TREMOLO RING EFX LOOP jack Tour only Switch Explanation TIP EFX...

Page 13: ...panel MASTER VOL Adjusts the master volume This lets you use volume changes as a performance technique or to mute your instrument The master volume that is controlled by the expres sion pedal connect...

Page 14: ...P A B POWER Connectors INPUT HIGH LOW jack 1 4 inch phone type LINE OUT jack 1 4 inch phone type PHONES jack Stereo 1 4 inch phone type FOOT SW TIP CH SELECT RING DUAL TONE jack 1 4 inch TRS phone typ...

Page 15: ...For EU Countries For China...

Page 16: ...or 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 inter...

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Page 18: ...MNI OFF fixed PC 1 00H CLEAN 2 01H CRUNCH 3 02H DUAL 4 03H 128 7FH Ignored CC 16 CLEAN BOOST SW 0 63 OFF 64 127 ON 17 CLEAN TONE SW 18 CRUNCH BOOST SW 19 CRUNCH TONE SW 80 EFX LOOP A SW 81 EFX LOOP B...

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