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Owner's Manual
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland D-BASS 210/115/115X
Bass Amplifier.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (page 2)
• USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 4-6)
• IMPORTANT NOTES (page 7)
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.
* This manual applies to the D-BASS 210/115/115X.
Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................... 2
USING THE UNIT SAFELY ........................................................ 4
IMPORTANT NOTES.................................................................. 7
Main Features ............................................................................ 8
D-BASS 210/115/115X Shared Features ................................................... 8
D-BASS 210/115 ........................................................................................ 9
D-BASS 115X ............................................................................................. 9
Panel descriptions................................................................... 10
D-BASS 210/115 Front Panel ................................................................... 10
D-BASS 210/115 Rear Panel ................................................................... 13
D-BASS 115X Control Panel .................................................................... 15
Stacking .................................................................................................... 17
Adjusting the Tone .................................................................................... 18
Sample Settings D-BASS 210/115......................................... 19
How to handle the Casters ..................................................... 20
About the Protection Circuit................................................... 20
Block Diagram ......................................................................... 21
Specifications .......................................................................... 22
Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 23
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland D-BASS 210/115/115X Bass Amplifier. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled • IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (page 2) • USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 4–6) • IMPORTANT NOTES (page 7) 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. -
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). - Page 3 This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Page 4: Using The Unit Safely
• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” sheet. - Page 5 • When using the D-BASS 210 in combination with the D- BASS 115X, and when using the D-BASS 115 in combi- nation with the D-BASS 115X, they can be used in a stacked configuration.
- Page 6 Placement • Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from the source of inter- ference. 352a •...
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Page 7: Important Notes
(including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials. • Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions. -
Page 8: Main Features
Main Features The D-BASS 210 and 115 are powerful yet lightweight professional bass amps, which utilize Roland’s FFP technology incorporating new Active Speaker Control. The D-BASS 115X is a powered extension speaker. Stacking the D-BASS 210/115 and the D-BASS 115X lets you create an even more powerful system. -
Page 9: D-Bass 210/115
• Connect the D-BASS 115X to D-BASS 210/115 to create an even more powerful system. • The speaker is designed to allow a D-BASS 210/115 to be set (stacked) on top of it. • The D-BASS 115X can also be used effectively as an expansion speaker with other small bass amps. -
Page 10: Panel Descriptions
Panel descriptions D-BASS 210/115 Front Panel 1. INPUT Jack Connect your bass guitar here. This section features two jacks, PIEZO and NORMAL. PIEZO jack: Connect acoustic or electric basses equipped with piezo pickups to this jack. The ultra-high impedance circuitry provides a clear sound with minimal degradation in tone. -
Page 11: Mode Switch
Models the wide-range sound of tweeter- equipped bass amps in use since the ’80s. This amp type produces a dynamic tone with a good balance of low-end presence and clear, open highs. MODERN Perfect for slap bass. Creates an aggressive tone in which the pres- ence of the lower range and the transparency of the upper range are greatly augmented. -
Page 12: Mute Switch
Switch on the equipment connected to the D-BASS 210/115’s EFFECT SEND/RETURN jacks. Turn on the D-BASS 210/115. Switch on any equipment connected to the D-BASS 210/115’s OUTPUT jacks. Turn off the devices in the reverse order to which they were switched on. -
Page 13: D-Bass 210/115 Rear Panel
To turn muting off, set both the MUTE switch and the foot switch to OFF. 2. SUB OUT Jack Use this to connect the D-BASS 210/115 with the 115X. Connect this jack to the 115X INPUT jack. * The volume level for this output is adjusted with the VOLUME knob. - Page 14 Pin 1 connects to the D-BASS 210/115’s ground. Loop hum noise may occur when other external devices are connected to the D-BASS 210/115. In such instances, you may be able to mitigate the problem by switching the position of the GND LIFT switch.
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Page 15: D-Bass 115X Control Panel
A: Could you be using a connection cable that contains a resistor? Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor. 1. INPUT Jack Connect a D-BASS 210/115 or other bass amp or device here. Connect to the SUB OUT jack when connecting a 210/ 115. -
Page 16: Volume Knob
6. VOLUME Knob This adjusts the total volume level of the unit’s internal speaker. When connecting the D-BASS 210/115 SUB OUT jack to the 115X’s INPUT jack, adjust the volume balance between the 115X and the D-BASS 210/115 speaker output. -
Page 17: When Using D-Bass 210/115 & 115X In Stack Configuration
When Using D-BASS 210/115 & 115X in Stack Configuration Stacking The D-BASS 210/115 can be used in a stacked configuration with the D-BASS 115X. When stacking, be sure to follow the instructions below. When stacking, be sure to follow the instructions below. -
Page 18: Adjusting The Tone
If you have trouble eliminating the muffled sound, use a higher setting. ■ Adjusting in SUB WOOFER Mode • As you listen to the overall combined tone from the 210/115 and the 115X, adjust the tone with the VOLUME and FREQUENCY knobs. -
Page 19: Sample Settings D-Bass 210/115
MIDDLE knob. When playing in bigger bands, slightly raising the TREBLE setting is an effective way to prevent the bass sound from being lost in the other sounds. D-BASS 210/115... -
Page 20: How To Handle The Casters
Be sure to remove all casters when accidental movement may be dangerous such as when setting up the D-BASS 210/ 115/115X on stage or when transporting it in a vehicle. If casters have been attached to the amp, make sure it is used only on a stable, level surface. -
Page 21: Block Diagram
PIEZO PEAK INPUT COMP NORMAL ACTIVE / GAIN COMP- STANDARD / PASSIVE RESSION TUBE LOGIC DI OUT LINE OUT D-BASS 115 TUNER OUT PIEZO PEAK INPUT COMP NORMAL ACTIVE / GAIN COMP- STANDARD / PASSIVE TUBE LOGIC RESSION DI OUT... -
Page 22: Specifications
595 (W) x 410 (D) x 623 (H) mm 23-7/16 (W) x 16-3/16 (D) x 24-9/16 (H) inches (Including casters) 595 (W) x 410 (D) x 674 (H) mm 23-7/16 (W) x 16-3/16 (D) x 26-9/16 (H) inches 23.5 kg / 51 lbs 13 oz D-BASS 115... -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
❑ Is the TWEETER knob on the D-BASS 210/115 connected to the INPUT jack turned completely down? → When the TWEETER knob on the D-BASS 210/115 is turned down all the way, the signals in the tweeter’s frequency range are not output from SUB OUT, diminishing the effect of the 115X’s TWEETER knob. - Page 24 SD000219...