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Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland DB-900 bass amplifier. 

 

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUC-
TIONS” (page 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (page 3), and “IMPORTANT  NOTES” (page 6).
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. 

 

Contents

 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............2

USING THE UNIT SAFELY .................................3

IMPORTANT NOTES...........................................6

Introduction.........................................................7

 

Main Features ..................................................................................... 7
Before You Use the DB-900 .............................................................. 7
To Use the DB-900 Like a Conventional Bass Amp...................... 7

 

Button Names and Functions............................8

 

Front panel.......................................................................................... 8
Rear panel ........................................................................................... 9

 

Connect your DB-900 .......................................11

 

Turn the power on and off ............................................................. 11

 

The Memory Function ......................................12

 

Calling Up Memory......................................................................... 12

 

Changing the Settings for Memory A and Memory B (Edit)

 

............... 12

 

Storing the Panel Settings in Memory A and Memory B (Write)

 

........ 12

 

How to handle the Casters ..............................13

Appendices .......................................................14

 

Factory-default Settings .................................................................. 14
Returning to the Factory-default Settings .................................... 14
Sample Settings ................................................................................ 15
Block diagram................................................................................... 17
Specifications .................................................................................... 18

 

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Copyright © 2001 ROLAND CORPORATION

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the 
written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. 

 

Owner’s Manual

Summary of Contents for DB-900

Page 1: ...TRUCTIONS 2 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 3 IMPORTANT NOTES 6 Introduction 7 Main Features 7 Before You Use the DB 900 7 To Use the DB 900 Like a Conventional Bass Amp 7 Button Names and Functions 8 Front pan...

Page 2: ...the third prong are provided for your safety When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet WARNING IMPORTANT As the colours of the...

Page 3: ...ume 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 011 Do not allow any objec...

Page 4: ...this device must be placed at a distance of no less than 50 cm from any walls Do not allow objects to remain on top of the unit while it is in operation Additional Precautions 551 Please be aware tha...

Page 5: ...n either side of the unit to become blocked Obstructing the vents may result in damage or other problems fig 002 Wrap the AC cord around the cord hook when trans porting or storing the unit fig 003 In...

Page 6: ...ING THE UNIT SAFELY on pages 2 5 please read and observe the following Power Supply 301 Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise such as an electric...

Page 7: ...er which allows you to create a wide variety of different sounds Moreover when combined with the Shape switch even more tonal variations are possible Broad Expandability The input and output connector...

Page 8: ...mplifier Thanks to the modeling function using COSM technology you can make the settings for a variety of amp sounds TYPE Switch This selects three amp types solid state tube and tube drive GAIN Knob...

Page 9: ...phones sound When headphones are connected no sound is output to the unit s speaker Output to the headphones is monaural Before plugging in or unplugging headphones be sure to adjust the MASTER knob t...

Page 10: ...sult in unstable operation When a foot switch is connected to this jack the MANUAL MEMORY A and MEMORY B buttons do not function If you use a mono connection cord to connect a foot switch you ll only...

Page 11: ...rn on power to your various devices in the order specified By turning on devices in the wrong order you risk causing malfunction and or damage to speakers and other devices External Effects DB 900 oth...

Page 12: ...t back to the setting you want NOTE If the MANUAL button or a MEMORY button is pressed at this point or the power is switched off any changes you ve made in the settings will be discarded If you want...

Page 13: ...en accidental movement may be dangerous such as when setting up the DB 900 on stage or when transporting it in a vehicle This is a heavy device To prevent injury caused by the unit overturning or bein...

Page 14: ...b controls the definition fig 8 setting 1 Memory B Slap Bass Typical slap sound used in studios Adjust the COMPRESSION knob to your taste fig 9 setting 2 Returning to the Factory default Settings To r...

Page 15: ...will be lost Sample 1 Hold down the MEMORY A button while you switch on the power fig 009 Then select either the MEMORY A button or the MEMORY B button MEMORY A Rock Bass Standard rock sound By turnin...

Page 16: ...n or the MEMORY B button MEMORY A Chorus Bass Transparent chorus sound suited for slapping or flat picking The amount of modulation can be controlled with the D CHORUS INTENSITY knob fig 12 MEMORY B O...

Page 17: ...17 Appendices Block diagram fig 7 block diagram of jack locations V V V V V BALANCED DI INPUT INSERT SEND RETURN DSP PREAMP POWER AMP LINE OUT...

Page 18: ...PROGRAM MANUAL Button A Button B Button WRITE Button POWER Switch GND LIFT Switch Indicators POWER INJECTION 2 colors D CHORUS POWER Connectors INPUT Jacks HIGH LOW HEADPHONE Jack BALANCED DI Connect...

Page 19: ...communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can...

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