E ects such as reverb and delay can be switched on/o independently for each input. Adjustable monitoring angle (Arm Stand) ➝ p. 15 When the BA-330 is placed in a low position, such as on the oor, you can use the arm stand to change its angle for greater clarity from the speaker.
USING THE UNIT SAFELY Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland BA-330 battery powered stereo portable Ampli er. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “ USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “ IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. ; p. 5). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.
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• This (ST-A95) for use only with Roland stand (or cart) ST-A95. Use with other stands (or carts) is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury. •...
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY CAUTION • If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and cause damage or injury. In the interest of safety, please read and observe the following precautions (p. 6). • Carefully follow the installation instructions for batteries, and make sure you observe the correct polarity.
Important Notes Power Supply: Use of Batteries Maintenance • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used • To clean the unit, use a dry, soft cloth; or one that is slightly damp- by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such ened.
Batteries that can be used Use 8 AA alkaline batteries or AA nickel-metal hydride batteries. The BA-330 is not able to recharge nickel-metal hydride batteries. Insert the batteries, Batteries must be charged using a separately sold, commercially taking care to orient available charger.
Steps to Take Before Powering Up When using the AC adaptor Connecting the AC adaptor Y ou must use the included AC adaptor. Using any other AC adaptor may cause malfunction or re. Make sure that the [POWER] switch is turned o . Connect the included power cord to the included AC adaptor.
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Make sure that the volume knobs of all connected devices are set to “ 0.” Switch on power to the connected equipment. Switch on the BA-330’s power. Set the volume of each Use the MASTER [VOLUME] channel to the middle to adjust the volume.
POLARITY and MODE switches as shown below. Other BA-330 When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the inputs may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors.
This adjusts the high-fre- [POWER] switch DELAY quency tone. This produces an echo-like e ect by delaying This turns the BA-330’s MASTER [VOLUME] knob the sound. This adjusts the overall power on/o . WIDE...
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These jacks are used when you want to Connect these jacks to your Y ou can use a foot switch to turn MUTE connect two BA-330 units to create a mixer or recorder. (FS-5L) and EFFECT (FS-5U) on/o . stereo system with greater output power.
Various Applications Mini-concert with two guitarists Using just a single BA-330, two singer-instrumentalists can connect two microphones and two guitars, and perform a mini-concert. Y ou can also apply reverb to the microphones and guitars. Microphone 1 Microphone Connection Microphone 1 Microphone...
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Various Applications Vocalist with keyboard Y ou can connect your keyboard in stereo, and sing and play along with an accompaniment provided from your portable audio player. Connection BA-330 Portable audio player Keyboard Microphone Microphone Keyboard Portable audio player Try it out...
Connecting an additional unit to increase the output (Stereo Link) What is feedback? By connecting two BA-330 units you can create a stereo P A system Feedback occurs when sound that’s being output from a speaker with greater output power (30W + 30W).
When turning the unit upside-down, handle with care to avoid dropping it, or allowing it to fall or tip over. • When using the arm stand, always be sure to place it so the BA-330 remains level. • When not using the arm stand, fold it up.
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Convenient Features Using a speaker stand (Option: ST-A95) By using a speaker stand (Option: ST-A95), you can mount the BA-330 at the optimal height for use as a monitor speaker or simple P A device. Attachment procedure WARNING Always have at least one other person assist you when •...
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Appendix Block Diagram INPUT CH1(MIC/INST) TONE MIC/INST Select SPEAKER HIGH CH2(MIC/INST) VOLUME POWER AMP ANTI- EQUALIZER FEEDBACK TONE MIC/INST VOLUME Select VOLUME EFFECT CH3/CH4 (STEREO) REVERB TONE DELAY L (MONO) WIDE LINE OUT L (MONO) VOLUME CH5/CH6 (STEREO) TONE L (MONO) STEREO LINK OUT VOLUME AUX IN...
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Appendix Main Speci cations BA-330: BATTERY POWERED STEREO PORTABLE Connectors AMPLIFIER CH 1, CH 2 Input Jacks (XLR type, 1/4” TRS phone type) Rated Power Output CH 3/CH 4, CH 5/CH 6 15 W + 15 W Input Jack L/MONO (1/4” phone type) Nominal Input Level (1 kHz) Input Jack R (1/4”...
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Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. PHILIPPINES CURACAO URUGUAY NORWAY JORDAN AFRICA G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. Zeelandia Music Center Inc. Todo Musica S.A.
For the U.K. THIS APP ARATUS MUST BE EARTHED WARNING: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. IMPORTANT: GREEN-AND-YELLOW: EARTH, BLUE: NEUTRAL, BROWN: LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol...
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