Roland Acoustic Chorus AC-60 Owner's Manual
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Owner's Manual
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland AC-60 Acoustic Chorus.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (page 2)
• USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 3-4)
• IMPORTANT NOTES (page 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.
Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................................... 2
USING THE UNIT SAFELY............................................................ 3
IMPORTANT NOTES ................................................................... 5
Main Features........................................................................... 6
Names of Things and What They Do ......................................... 7
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Example of Using Two Channels Combined ............................. 13
How to Use the Folding Stand ................................................. 14
Using a Speaker Stand ........................................................... 15
Block Diagram ........................................................................ 16
Specifications.......................................................................... 17
Copyright © 2003 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 AC-60 Acoustic Chorus. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: • IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (page 2) • USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 3–4) • IMPORTANT NOTES (page 5) These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. -
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
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). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS. -
Page 3: Using The Unit Safely
• Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. • To avoid overheating and possible fire and shock hazards, the AC-60 must not be used in an enclosure with less than 50 cm air spacing from all sides. - Page 4 (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through. • Never lift up and carry the AC-60 by holding the folding stand. • Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult...
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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 precautions. -
Page 6: Main Features
Main Features The AC-60 is a compact, high-performance monitor amp developed exclusively for use with acoustic instruments. It fully presents the harmonic richness of tone characteristic of acoustic instruments. Compact, High-Performance Stereo • Comes equipped with two specially developed 16-cm (6.5-inch) wide-range speakers. -
Page 7: Names Of Things And What They Do
Names of Things and What They Do Control Panel fig.010 1 2 3 1. INPUT (GUITAR CHANNEL) Connect guitars here. (MIC/LINE CHANNEL) Connect mics and line-level devices here. You can also connect guitars with pickups equipped with preamps. This handles balanced input, so you can connect 1/4” phone TRS jacks and XLR-type connectors. -
Page 8: Volume Knob
“phantom power” is required. This power supply uses the existing mic cable to feed power. The AC-60’s phantom power is output at a constant 48 V, so it conforms to professional specifications required at recording studios. - Page 9 While also relying on the division of sound into separate bands, this chorus offers even greater expansiveness than RICH. The sound image spreads beyond the AC-60’s speakers, producing an effect that seems to envelope the listener in sound. 12. REVERB/DELAY knob You can adjust this knob to switch between the reverb and delay effects.
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Page 10: Mute Button
SUB WOOFER OUT when headphones are connected. 18. POWER switch This turns the AC-60’s power on and off. The POWER indicator lights up when the power is on. * This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally. -
Page 11: Rear Panel
* When outputting stereo sounds from LINE OUT, you may not be able to achieve the same effect with sounds of spacially synthesized chorus (SPACE, WIDE) that you get when these sounds are played through the AC-60’s own speakers. Names of Things and What They Do Backing Machine... - Page 12 White Recoreder Be sure to connect the tuner to COLD (red side of PCS-31). 5. FOOT SW jack The AC-60 accepts the FS-5L (latch type) and FS-5U (momentary type) foot switches. * Set the polarity switch as shown below. fig.071...
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Page 13: Example Of Using Two Channels Combined
Example of Using Two Channels Combined When Using One Guitar with Two Types of Pickups GUITAR CHANNEL: PiezoPickup (PICKUP button = PIEZO) MIC/LINE CHANNEL: Magnetic Pickup (SELECT button = LINE) You can balance the volume levels using each channel’s VOLUME knob, and adjust the tone for each pickup to attain the optimal sound with the equalizer (BASS/MIDDLE/TREBLE) knobs. -
Page 14: How To Use The Folding Stand
How to Use the Folding Stand When using the AC-60 on floors, or in other low-lying positions, then setting up and using the folding stand can make it easier to hear the sounds from the speakers. fig.100 • When using the folding stand, always be sure to place it so the AC-60 remains level. -
Page 15: Using A Speaker Stand
Using a Speaker Stand By using a speaker stand, you can mount the AC-60 at the optimal height for use as a monitor speaker or simple PA device. fig. Caution The AC-60 is designed to be used only with speaker stands whose dimensions meet the specifications described below. -
Page 16: Block Diagram
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Page 17: Specifications
Specifications Rated Power Output 30W + 30W Nominal Input Level (1 kHz) GUITAR Channel: -10 dBu MIC/LINE Channel: -50 / -10 dBu AUX IN: -10 dBu Nominal Output Level (1 kHz) DI/TUNER OUT: +4 dBu LINE OUT: +4 dBu SUB WOOFER OUT: +4 dBu * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms Speakers 16 cm (6.5 inches) x 2... - Page 18 MEMO...
- Page 19 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.
- Page 20 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. SINGAPORE AFRICA AFRICA Swee Lee Company 150 Sims Drive, EGYPT SINGAPORE 387381 TEL: 6846-3676 Al Fanny Trading Office...
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