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Roland KC-880 Owner's Manual

Roland KC-880 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Stereo Keyboard Amplifier
KC-880.
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.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (p. 3)
• USING THE UNIT SAFELY (p. 4
• IMPORTANT NOTES (p. 6)

Main Features

• A monitor-speaker amplifier for keyboards featuring high-power, completely stereo
specifications
This amp can deliver 320 watts of output (160 W + 160 W), and is equipped with two 12-
inch (30-cm) speakers and two tweeters.
• Features a total of five channels of stereo input
In addition to four-channel input, the amp is equipped with an AUX input jack, enabling
you to connect such devices as a rhythm machine, a CD or MP3 player, or an external mixer.
The unit is provided with an exclusive volume control for AUX input that lets you fine-tune
the volume level (p. 11).
• Easy-to-use stereo effect unit
An effect unit that takes advantage of the stereo specifications to make sounds seem
broader and thicker is built in.
You can easily enjoy chorus, tremolo, and rotary effects familiar to keyboard players.
A built-in reverb also expands the range of possible applications using a microphone.
Control using a footswitch pedal is also possible.
• Monitor feature
A convenient monitor-input feature for using guide clicks (such as synchronizing signals for
a sequencer or a rhythm machine) is built in.
• Built-in Stereo Link feature
A Stereo Link feature for applications that need even higher power is built in (p. 14).
• A full range of output jacks for stereo headphones, line out, and more
The amp is equipped with outputs for headphones, line out, and more, providing high
expandability that can accommodate a variety of applications.
Copyright © 2009 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: Main Features

    OWNER’S MANUAL Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Stereo Keyboard Amplifier KC-880. 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.

  • Page 2: Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    This product complies with the requirements of EMCD 2004/108/EC and LVD 2006/95/EC. 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 3: Instructions Pertaining To A Risk Of Fire, Electric Shock, Or Injury To Persons

    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 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” page.
  • Page 5 012a • Immediately turn the power off, remove the power cord from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when: • The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged;...

  • Page 6: Important Notes

    IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise.

  • Page 7: Attaching And Removing The Casters

    IN/MONITOR IN). Turn on the KC-880. Use and Handling of the Casters The KC-880 comes with casters, which can be useful when moving the unit. Attaching and Removing the Casters When attaching or removing the casters, give attention to the following points.

  • Page 8: Getting Ready

    For more information about making the connections, refer to “Connect your KC-880” (p. 9). Make sure all devices are turned off. Connect the external devices. Turn down all volume controls on the KC-880 to zero. fig.QG-01.eps Place the EQUALIZER controls at the center position (0).
  • Page 9 Connect your KC-880 Refer to the following diagram and connect the KC-880 to the external equipment you are using. fig.connect.eps CD player Rhythm machine Portable audio player Headphones PCS-31 PCS-31 White White FS-5L FS-5L FS-6 Foot switches * For information on the switch settings, refer to page 12.

  • Page 10: Names Of Things And What They Do

    Names of Things and What They Do Control Panel CH1–CH4 These adjust the volume levels and switch the internal effect unit on or off for devices connected to the respective channels (CH). Volume knob This adjusts the volume level for the device connected to the respective channel. Turning the knob clockwise increases the volume.
  • Page 11 The KC-880 uses a mute feature that lets you select and mute out the output of audio signals input to AUX IN/MONITOR IN.
  • Page 12 An optionally available latch-type footswitch pedal (BOSS FS-5L or FS-6, available separately) and cable (Roland PCS-31, available separately) are required. EFX ON/OFF: Each press of the footswitch pedal switches the internal effects on or off.
  • Page 13 Equipment with monaural output is connected to L/MONO. STEREO LINK You can use this when you’re using two KC-880 units to form a stereo system that has even higher output (p. 14). You connect each other’s LINK IN and LINK OUT jacks using one or two 1/4 cables.

  • Page 14: Stereo Link

    Two different connection methods are available for Stereo Link: basic connection using one 1/4” phone cable, and advanced connection using two 1/4” phone cables. Making the connections using two 1/4” phone cables enables you to take full advantage of the mixing features of the two KC-880 units. Examples of Connections 1.

  • Page 15: Connection Example

    Connection Example 1—Use as a Monitor Here is an example of a setup for live performances using a PA system. It lets you monitor guide clicks by using the KC-880’s monitor feature to play the guide sound from the unit’s speakers without outputting the clicks to the PA system.

  • Page 16: Block Diagram

    If the unit doesn’t work the way you think it should, then before you do anything else, first check the following points. If these checks fail to determine the cause, consult your retailer or the nearest Roland Service Center. Problem...

  • Page 17: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications KC-880: STEREO KEYBOARD AMPLIFIER Rated Power 320W (160W +160W) Output CH1 (MIC/LINE): -50–-20 dBu CH2–4 (LINE): -20 dBu Nominal Input Level (@1 kHz) AUX IN/MONITOR IN: -20 dBu STEREO LINK IN: 0 dBu LINE OUT (XLR type, Phone type): +4 dBu...
  • Page 18 For EU Countries For China...

  • Page 19: Australia/New Zealand

    Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. PHILIPPINES AFRICA G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue EGYPT Makati, Metro Manila 1200, Al Fanny Trading Office...

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