User manual ROLAND RV-5 MANUAL 2

[. . . ] Comes with a completely new "modulate" feature for the reverb, which adds modulation to the hall reverb, producing an extremely pleasant reverb sound. Includes a new type of "gate reverb. " This reverb produces a uniquely distinctive effect which condenses the reverberation sound. Thanks to a 2-in/2-out stereo configuration, the RV-5 offers three dimensional reverb sound. * All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. These names, as used in this manual, are for the purpose of accurately describing the sounds created with modeling. 3 Panel Description fig. 01 12 1. [. . . ] * 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. * If there are batteries in the unit while an AC adaptor is being used, normal operation will continue should the line voltage be interrupted (power blackout or power cord disconnection). * Once the connections have been completed (p. 8), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. When powering up: Turn on the power to your guitar amp last. When powering down: Turn off the power to your guitar amp first. * Always make sure to have the volume level turned down before switching on power. Even with the volume all the way down, you may still hear some sound when the power is switched on, but this is normal, and does not indicate a malfunction. * When operating on battery power only, the unit's indicator will become dim when battery power gets too low. Replace the battery as soon as possible. 9 Operating the Unit fig. 05 1. When you have made the necessary connections (p. 8), depress the pedal switch to turn the effect on. (the CHECK indicator turns red. ) * The unit's functions differ according to how it is connected. Refer to "Outputting Only the Effect" (p. Select the mode with the MODE switch. 5 4 3 2 3. Adjust the reverb time with the TIME knob. Adjust the tone of the reverb sound with the TONE knob. Adjust the effect volume level with the E. LEVEL knob. 10 Outputting Only the Effect By plugging into INPUT-B, you can have only the effect sound be output (the direct sound is not output). * When the effect is off, the output from OUTPUT-A and OUTPUT-B is muted. RETURN SEND Mixer Guitar Amplifier * Make sure the input/output levels of devices being connected are matched appropriately. * When using a guitar amp to send/return the direct sound as well, connect to INPUT-A (MONO). RETURN SEND 11 Changing the Battery When the indicator goes dim or no longer lights while an effect is on, it means that the battery is nearly dead and must be replaced. Replace the battery following the steps below. * The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the unit's power consumption is relatively high. Should you prefer to use batteries, please use the alkaline type. fig. 09 1. [. . . ] INPUT-A (MONO) jack, INPUT-B jack, OUTPUT-A (MONO) jack, OUTPUT-B jack, AC adaptor jack (DC 9 V) Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DC 9 V: Dry battery 6F22 (9 V) type (carbon)/ Dry battery 6LR61 (9 V) type (alkaline) AC Adaptor (PSA series: optional) 17 Specifications Current Draw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 mA (DC 9 V) * Expected battery life under continuous use: Carbon: 2 hours, Alkaline: 6 hours These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use. Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]