Roland DS-5 Owner's Manual

Roland DS-5 Owner's Manual

24-bit/192 khz bi-amp monitor
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OWNER'S MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing the Roland Bi-Amp Monitor DS-8/7/5.
201b
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS" (p. 2), "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (p. 3, 4), and "IMPORTANT
NOTES" (p. 5). 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.
Main Features
● In Pursuit of High Sound Quality
The DS-8/7/5 powered monitor uses a two-way, bi-
amplifier design to achieve high sound quality.
The LF driver and dome HF driver use separate amps
sections for LF and HF, ensuring optimal sound quality.
In particular, the DS-8/7 feature completely discrete DC
power amps for the highest possible quality.
● Analog Input
In addition to an XLR connector, which provides for
balanced input, a 1/4" TRS phone jack accommodating either balanced or unbalanced input
is also provided. This assures broad-ranging connectivity.
● Digital Input
The digital inputs (coaxial and optical) support 24-bit digital audio data at sampling rates up
to 192 kHz. AES/EBU professional audio format digital input is also provided.
Digitally input signals are reproduced faithfully through 24-bit D/A conversion, thus
preventing noise or a drop in sound quality.
You can use the monitors with a wide variety of equipment and applications through
selective use of the analog and digital settings.
● Magnetically Shielded Low- and High-Frequency Drivers
This allows you to use the speakers next to CRT displays.
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Copyright © 2004 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the
written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Thank you for purchasing the Roland Bi-Amp Monitor DS-8/7/5. 201b Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3, 4), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 5). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.
  • 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 Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Infor- mation” page when: • The power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged; or •...
  • Page 4 • Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., flower vases) on this unit. Also, avoid the use of insecticides, perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray cans, etc., near the unit. Swiftly wipe away any liquid that spills on the unit using a dry, soft cloth.
  • Page 5: 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 precau- tions.
  • Page 6: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions Front fig. Power Switch This switch turns the power on/off. If you need turn off the power supply completely, first turn off the POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Refer to Power Supply (p. 5). HF Driver * Do not touch the diaphragm.
  • Page 7 Digital Input Select Switch This switch selects AES/EBU, Optical or Coaxial. Select the connector used for the input signal. Assign Switch This switch selects the stereo position of the digital signal. It selects Right, L+R, or Left when using two DS-8/7/5 monitors for stereo sound (with digital signals).
  • Page 8: Connection Examples

    Connection Examples Using Two DS-8/7/5 Monitors for Stereo Sound fig. Example for Using Analog Input Connectors Recording Equipment,etc. Mixer,etc. Tips about high sound quality playback • Please pay careful attention to the placement location. In order to take full advantage of the low-frequency playback capabilities of this device, we recommend that you place it on a hard and strong base.
  • Page 9: Important Notes On Placement

    • When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the inputs (Analog Input) may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors, such as those from the Roland PCS series. no less than 20cm (7-7/8 inches)
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    If there is no sound or if the unit does not operate as you expect, please check the following points first. If this does not resolve the problem, contact the nearest Roland service center or authorized Roland distributor. There’s No Sound •...
  • Page 11: Frequency Response

    Frequency Response DS-8 (dB) DS-7 (dB) DS-5 (dB) LF: max flat LF: min LF: max flat LF: min LF: max flat LF: min 500 700 Frequency Reference HF: max flat flat HF: min HF: max flat flat HF: min HF: max...
  • Page 12: Specifications

    184 (W) x 267.6 (D) x 295 (H) mm 8-1/4 (W) x 12-1/8 (D) x 13-1/4 (H) 7-1/4 (W) x 10-9/16(D) x 11-5/8 (H) inches 9.7 kg / 21 lbs 7 oz 7.2 kg / 15 lbs 14 oz DS-5 inches For EU Countries C5100021...

This manual is also suitable for:

Ds-8, ds-7, ds-5Ds-7Ds-8

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