Using i-CUBE LINK
Owner’s Manual
Guitar Amplifier
Top Panel (Adjusting the Guitar Sound)
Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment)
INPUT jack
Connect your
guitar here.
PHONES jack
Connect headphones
equipped with a
stereo mini-plug.
DC IN jack
Connect the included AC
adaptor here.
* Use only the included AC
adaptor. The use of any
other AC adaptor may cause
malfunction.
“i-CUBE LINK” is a function that allows the CUBE Lite to be used simultaneously for
conventional AUX IN and as an audio interface for your iPad/iPhone when the iPad/
iPhone is connected via the included mini cable (4-pole).
iPad/iPhone
app
Guitar
sound
Stereo output
Guitar sound
Sound will be input from the
iPad/iPhone to the CUBE Lite.
The sound of your guitar will be sent from the CUBE Lite to the iPad/
iPhone.
By making use of this function, you can do things such as the following:
• Use an iPad/iPhone app to record music played on your guitar, then play it back
through the CUBE Lite.
• Use an iPad/iPhone app to apply effects to your guitar’s sound, then have the CUBE
Lite play the sound.
* If you want to hear only the sound that’s being input from the iPad/iPhone, turn
down the [VOLUME] knob on the top panel.
You can choose one of the following two types of guitar sound to be sent to the iPad/
iPhone.
Line Mode
(default setting)
The same guitar sound as heard from the CUBE Lite’s speakers
will be sent.
Direct Mode
The guitar sound being input to the INPUT jack will be sent
without modification.
To select Direct Mode
1.
While holding down the Type switch, press the [POWER]
switch to turn on the CUBE Lite’s power.
The amp type indicator will blink, and will then remain lit.
To return to Line mode, turn the CUBE Lite’s power off, then on again.
Rated Power Output
10 W (Stereo Speakers 3 W x 2 + Subwoofer 4 W)
Nominal Input Level
(1 kHz)
INPUT: -10 dBu
i-CUBE LINK/STEREO AUX IN: -10 dBu
Speakers
7.5 cm (3 inches) x 3
Amp Types
JC CLEAN, CRUNCH, EXTREME
Controls
POWER switch
Amp Type switch
DRIVE knob
VOLUME knob
BASS knob
TREBLE knob
CHORUS/REVERB knob
<i-CUBE LINK/STEREO AUX IN>
VOLUME knob
Indicator
Amp Type
Connectors
INPUT jack (1/4-inch phone type)
i-CUBE LINK/STEREO AUX IN jack (4-pole miniature phone type)
PHONES jack (Stereo miniature phone type)
DC IN jack
Power Supply
AC Adaptor (DC 5.7 V)
Current Draw
1000 mA
Dimensions
250 (W) x 147 (D) x 135 (H) mm
9-7/8 (W) x 5-13/16 (D) x 5-3/8 (H) inches
Weight
1.7 kg/3 lbs 12 oz (excluding AC Adaptor)
Accessories
Owner’s Manual
AC Adaptor
Mini Cable (4 poles)
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit
are subject to change without prior notice.
[DRIVE] knob
Adjusts the amount of distortion for
the amp.
Amp type switch/Indicator
The amp type will change each time you press the switch.
Indicator
Type
Explanation
Green
JC CLEAN
A modeled Roland JC-120 amp
Orange
CRUNCH
An original crunch sound amp
Red
EXTREME
An original high-gain amp
[CHORUS/REVERB] knob
Change the position of this knob to switch
between chorus and reverb.
The position of the knob determines the depth
of the effect.
Ground terminal
Refer to the separate sheet
“Ground terminal.”
[POWER] switch
Turns the power on and off.
Turning the Power On and Off
• Once everything is properly connected, be sure to follow the procedure below to turn on their power. If you turn on equipment in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction or
equipment failure.
When turning the power on:
Turn on the CUBE Lite last.
When turning the power off:
Turn off the CUBE Lite first.
• 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.
i-CUBE LINK/STEREO AUX IN jack (dual function)
i-CUBE LINK
If you use the included mini cable (4-pole) to connect your iPad/
iPhone, you’ll be able to use the i-CUBE LINK function.
STEREO AUX IN
Use the included mini cable (4-pole) or a commercially available
stereo-mini cable to connect your digital audio player or iPad/
iPhone here.
[VOLUME] knob
Adjusts the volume of the input from the connected device.
Designed for use at home, the CUBE Lite contains a 2.1 ch speaker
system that gives you great-sounding audio playback as well as the
quality you expect from a guitar amp.
• With specially designed stereo speakers and subwoofer, this unit delivers power-
ful lows while faithfully reproducing the finest nuances of your guitar sound.
• The i-CUBE LINK jack allows the CUBE Lite to serve as an audio interface for your
iPad/iPhone.
This makes it possible for you to take advantage of your recording/playback and
effects processing apps.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (separate sheet).
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 © 2012 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
Roland CUBE Lite: Guitar Amplifier
Guide pin
You can connect a commercially available
wire here to secure the CUBE Lite.
* To prevent damage, do not apply
excessive force to the guide pin.
For details on i-CUBE LINK and on iPhone/iPad apps that can use i-CUBE LINK,
refer to Roland website.
http://www.roland.com/
Specifications
[VOLUME] knob
Adjusts the volume of the
guitar sound.
[BASS] knob
Adjusts the tone of lower-
range sound.
[TREBLE] knob
Adjusts the tone of upper-
range sound.
English
NOTE
To prevent malfunction
and equipment failure,
always turn down the
volume, and turn off all
the units before making
any connections.
