Delay AF method (Adaptive Focus method) Reverb This is a proprietary method from Roland that vastly improves the signal-to- Noise Suppressor noise (S/N) ratio of the A/D and D/A converters. (Effects for Expression Pedal)
Feb.2003 ME-50 LOCATION OF CONTROLS fig.panel 17,18 15,16 5,6,18 11,4 LOCATION OF CONTROLS PARTS LIST PART CODE PART NAME DESCRIPTION G2047001 7SEG COVER PART CODE PART NAME DESCRIPTION F5029408 A-601H 1502928100 LED (RED) L-34HDSL G247751301 VGA KEYTOP S WITHOUT LENS F3279803 POTENTIOMETER 11 CLICKS 50KB RD901-40-125F-B54-11D...
Feb.2003 PARTS LIST fig.part1e CONSIDERATION ON PARTS ORDRING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: When ordering any parts listed in the parts list, please specify the following items in the order sheet. The parts marked have PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION MODEL NUMBER safety-related characteristics. Use 22575241 Sharp Key C-20/50...
ME-50 CHECKING THE VERSION Noise Meter NUMBER Filter: IHF-A (JIS-A) Foot Switch (FS-5U) • Device Settings Turn the VR knobs (pots) completely to the left (minimum). POLARITY SW: Jack • Hold down the [EDIT/EXIT] switch and [WRITE] switch and turn the POWER switch on.
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Feb.2003 fig.test-3_50 fig.test-6_50 5 6 7 8 9 • With all LEDs lit, press the following switches to enable selection of the type of check to start. Press the [FOOT 1] switch to proceed to the “Version Check.” If no problem exists, the procedure automatically proceeds to the next step. Press the [FOOT 2] switch to proceed to “5.
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ME-50 [PEDAL MODE SW] = “0”--”5” If no problem exists, the procedure automatically proceeds to the next step. fig.test-10_50 6. EXP Pedal Check • Start with the expression pedal in the depressed position. • Carry out the following operations in the indicated sequence. fig.test-15_70 (2) Non-Notched VR Check 1.
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Feb.2003 [Mute Off] [Mute On] fig.test-20_50 fig.test-21_50 • Disconnect the cable from OUTPUT R, then confirm that the waveform [Mute On] output by OUTPUT L(MONO) changes accordingly, as shown in the figures below. fig.test-21_50 [Mute Off] fig.test-20_50 • Next, connect the cable to OUTPUT R, then confirm that the waveform output by OUTPUT R changes accordingly, as shown in the figures below.
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ME-50 [Mute On] fig.test-22_50 fig.test-24_50 [Mute On] Press the [ ] switch to proceed to the next step. fig.test-21_50 9. DRAM Check fig.test-25_70 • Oscilloscope Settings: Ch1: 0.2 V/div; Ch2: 0.2 V/div; TIME: 0.5 ms/div • Connect the cable only to the OUTPUT L(MONO) jack, then confirm that the waveform from OUTPUT is smooth, as shown in the figure below.
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Feb.2003 fig.test-27_50 fig.test-30_50 • Confirm that the LINE/PHONES waveform amplitude is between 290 • Press the [ ] switch to proceed to the next step. and 410 (mVp-p). 10. INPUT A/D Check, AUX IN Check, Noise Check fig.test-28_70 (1) INPUT A/D Check Input a rectangular wave to the INPUT jack only, then check the waveform from OUTPUT.
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ME-50 Note: Release the pedal when the pedal is fully raised, then press the [WRITE] switch. If an error occurs, the green LED in the upper portion of the seven-segment LED display flashes. fig.test-33_70 • Press the unit’s expression pedal completely forward, release the pedal, and press the [WRITE] switch.
Feb.2003 ME-50 BLOCK DIAGRAM fig.block JK 1 Pre Emph JK 2 INPUT BUFFER Level CTL OUTPUT R JK 5 DE Emph (MONO) CODEC BUFFER AUX IN Level CTL JK 6 (AD/DA) CTL1,2 IC18 JK 3 OUTPUT L ANALOG MULTIPLEXER VR 2-5 MUTE Q2,3 ANALOG...