User manual ROLAND TDA-700 MANUAL 2

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland TDA-700 V-Drums amplifier. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" (page 2), "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (page 3­5), and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (page 6). 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. [. . . ] Channel volume can be controlled totally on the main unit. A Cabinet Designed for Monitor Performance The tweeter is located near the top of the cabinet, enhancing the performance of the performer's monitor speaker. Bi-amp System The woofer and tweeter are each driven by a dedicated amp, so you get high-power, high-quality sound. Broad Expandability In addition to the channel inputs, the input/output connectors also include headphones output, and two types of Line Out jacks (XLR and 1/4" phone jacks), thus providing support for a wide variety of applications. Dedicated input channel for V-Drums (CH1) The amp features an input channel tailored for V-Drums sound. V-Drums In With this input jack, all you need is just one stereo cable to make the connection from the headphone output jack on a VDrums sound module. What's FFP (Feed Forward Processing) Technology?FFP is system control technology that optimizes the performance of the amp, speakers, and cabinet characteristics according to the signals being input, based on the results of analyses of the operation and behavior of each section of existing amp systems. V-Drums Shape The amp features a BOTTOM switch for truly awesome bass, and a PUNCH switch for enhancing the contour of the midrange and high-end. Together, they allow you to increase the impact of the V-Drums sound. Built-in 3-Channel Mixer Feature Thanks to its Mixer feature, the TDA-700 makes it easy to incorporate a variety of other devices, such as percussion pads and rhythm machines, in addition to V-Drums. And, since CH 2 and CH 3 are equipped with an OUTPUT SEL switch, which lets you select headphones, speakers, or line out as the output destination, the output for a device you've input can be changed at will. 3-Band Equalizer The TDA-700 is equipped with a three-band equalizer. Moreover, when combined with the Shape switch, even more tonal variations are possible. 7 Panel Descriptions Front Panel fig. 20 4 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 CHANNEL CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . * When using in "Stereo Link" (p. 14) configuration, the controls explained here work only on the main unit. : Select this position when you wish to listen to guide clicks or a drum machine (for example) through headphones, without output to the internal or any external speakers. A: Output is through the headphones and the internal speakers. This can be a handy function when you want to use the amplifier as a fold back monitor during a live performance. This is effective in preventing the loop noise that may q CH 1/V-DRUMS 1. Rotating the knob clockwise increases the volume. 2. V-DRUMS SHAPE Switch Setting this switch to ON lets you apply distinctive sound qualities to the signal input to CH 1 L, CH 1 R, or V-DRUMS IN. occur at times such as when the input (Channel 2 or 3) and Line Out on the TDA-700 are both connected to a mixer. B: Output is through the headphones, the internal speakers, and Line Out. BOTTOM Switch Setting this to ON lets you boost the vividness of the low end. 5. PHONES PHONES Jack This is for connecting headphones. * Before plugging in or unplugging headphones, be sure to place the PHONES VOLUME knob at 0. * The V-DRUMS SHAPE Switch, EQUALIZER, and MASTER do not affect the headphone output. PUNCH Switch Setting this to ON lets you shape the contour of the midrange and high-end. * This does not work on Channel 2 or 3. q CH 2 or CH 3 3. VOLUME Knobs Sets the volume for each channel. Rotating a knob clockwise increases the volume. PHONES VOLUME Knob This knob adjusts the headphone volume. This control does not affect LINE OUT and speaker output. * The amplifier's speakers work even when headphones are connected. 4. OUTPUT SEL (output select) Switch This knob allows you to select the output destination for signals input to Channel 2 and 3. 8 Panel Descriptions MASTER CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. [. . . ] Basically, these controls should be set to the same position. However, depending on the conditions, you may want to adjust each unit so as to better suit the situation. Switching the power on or off Once the connections have been completed, 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. Turn on V-Drums sound module and other sound sources connected to CH 1­3. [. . . ]