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Roland SA-300 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland SA-300 Stage Amplifier.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (page 2)
• USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 3-5)
• IMPORTANT NOTES (page 6)
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
Main Features .................................................................... 7
Names of Things and What They Do ............................... 8
Control Panel............................................................................................. 8
Jack Panel ................................................................................................. 10
Making the Connections ................................................. 13
Switching the Power On and Off ......................................................... 14
About Setting the Volume ..................................................................... 14
About Stereo Link................................................................................... 15
About the Anti-Feedback Function................................ 16
Features of SA-300 ANTI-FEEDBACK ................................................ 16
How to Use Anti-Feedback ................................................................... 17
About the Use of Stacks ................................................. 18
About the Protection Circuit........................................... 18
Using a Speaker Stand ................................................... 19
Block Diagram ................................................................. 20
Main Specifications ......................................................... 21
Copyright © 2005 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: Table Of Contents

    Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland SA-300 Stage Amplifier. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled • IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (page 2) • USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 3–5) • IMPORTANT NOTES (page 6) 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: 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 4 Swiftly wipe away any liquid that spills on the unit using a dry, soft cloth. • When using the SA-300 in combination with the SA- 300W, they can be used in a stacked configuration. However, when units are stacked, due caution must be observed to prevent any unit from falling.
  • Page 5 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 •...

  • Page 6: Important Notes

    • Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-**; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit. • Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions.

  • Page 7: Main Features

    Main Features The SA-300 is a lightweight yet powerful stage amp, which functions as a combo amp while featuring full 2.1-channel stereo compatibility. High Power This combo amp has an output of 350 W (75 W + 75 W stereo, 200 W subwoofer).

  • Page 8: Names Of Things And What They Do

    The microphone picks up the sound and the SA-300 analyzes the characteristics of the microphone and the surroundings. Based on the results of this analysis, the microphone and...

  • Page 9: Level Indicator

    Connect headphones here. * Be sure to turn the PHONES knob setting to 0 before connecting or disconnecting headphones. * The sound from the SA-300’s speakers is not muted when headphones are connected. 13. VOLUME Knob This adjusts the overall volume output from the SA-300’s speakers.

  • Page 10: Jack Panel

    Names of Things and What They Do Jack Panel fig.01-02 Inputs (CH 1–4) 1. MIC Jack Connect a microphone here. For balanced input, you can connect to the TRS 1/4-inch phone jacks and XLR type connector. fig.01-03 2. PHANTOM Switch (CH 3, CH 4) This switches the phantom power on and off.
  • Page 11 FOOT SW (FOOT SWITCH) 4. ANTI-FEEDBACK SWEEP Jack You can connect a momentary-type foot switch (optional BOSS FS-5U or FS-6) and operate the automatic feedback frequency detection with your foot. Holding down the foot switch for one second or longer starts the automatic feedback frequency detection.

  • Page 12: Line Out

    SA-300W’s INPUT jack. This provides an even more powerful low end to the sound. * Turn off the power on the SA-300 before connecting or disconnecting cable. • Connect only the SA-300W. Never connect any other equipment.

  • Page 13: Making The Connections

    Making the Connections Refer to the figure shown below to connect the SA-300 and the other equipment. fig.02-01 CD Player Rhythm Machine INPUT SA-300W * To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.

  • Page 14: Switching The Power On And Off

    1. Make sure that all volume controls on the SA-300 and connected devices are set to 0. 2. Turn on all the devices connected to the SA-300’s input jacks (CH 1 through CH 4).

  • Page 15: About Stereo Link

    Basically, they should be set to the same positions, but you can adjust each one as necessary to suit the needs of a particular setup. The EXP PEDAL/REMOTE SW jack affects only the input signals to the SA-300 to which the expression pedal or the foot switch is connected.

  • Page 16: About The Anti-Feedback Function

    On the other hand, the SA-300 employs a newly developed method that does not require generation of feedback, but instead uses a microphone to capture a calibration signal output from the SA-300’s own speakers, then performs a feedback analysis to estimate the feedback point.

  • Page 17: How To Use Anti-Feedback

    1. Set up and connect the SA-300 and the mic. • Set up the SA-300 and the mic in the positions they will be used. • Adjust the height of the mic stand and the angle of the mic.

  • Page 18: About The Use Of Stacks

    About the Use of Stacks When stacking, be sure to follow the instructions below. • Be sure to set up and use these units in stable, level locations. • Be careful not to get your fingers pinched. ● Stack so that the speaker side of both the top cabinet and the bottom cabinet face the same direction.

  • Page 19: Using A Speaker Stand

    Using a Speaker Stand By using a speaker stand, you can mount the SA-300 at the optimal height for use as a monitor speaker or simple PA device. ● The SA-300 is designed to be used only with speaker stands whose dimensions meet the specifications described below.

  • Page 20: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram fig.05-01 INPUT SELECT (MIC/LINE) LINE L (MONO) VOLUME LINE R INPUT SELECT (MIC/LINE) LINE L (MONO) VOLUME LINE R INPUT SELECT (MIC/LINE) LINE L (MONO) VOLUME LINE R LINE L LINE R INPUT SELECT (MIC/LINE) LINE L (MONO) VOLUME LINE R LINE L...

  • Page 21: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications SA-300 ● Rated Power Output 350 W (75 W x 2 + SUBWOOFER 200 W) ● Nominal Input Level (1 kHz) INPUT (MIC): -50 dBu INPUT (PHONE): -20 dBu INPUT (RCA): -20 dBu STEREO LINK INPUT: 0 dBu ●...
  • Page 22 Main Specifications SA-300W (SUBWOOFER) ● Speaker 30 cm / 12 inches ● Nominal Impedance 4 Ω ● Connection INPUT Jack (1/4” phone type) ● Dimensions 456 (W) x 325 (D) x 510 (H) mm 18 (W) x 12-13/16 (D) x 20-1/8 (H) inches ●...

  • Page 23: Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    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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