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Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland CUBE-15 Guitar Amplifier.
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.
Main Features
• 15-watt output, compact, high-performance guitar amp with built-in 20 cm (8-
inch) speaker; channel can be switched between “CLEAN” and “LEAD”
• Equipped with “RECORDING OUT jack” convenient for use in recording and for
use as headphone out
• External input jack allows you to connect a CD player or other backing device
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). intended to alert the user to the presence of important
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
1. Read these instructions. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
2. Keep these instructions. particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
3. Heed all warnings. point where they exit from the apparatus.
4. Follow all instructions. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
5. Do not use this apparatus near water. manufacturer.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 12. Never use with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in or table except as specified by the
accordance with the manufacturers instructions. manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, When a cart is used, use caution when
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including moving the cart/apparatus combination to
amplifiers) that produce heat. avoid injury from tip-over.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with unused for long periods of time.
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
replacement of the obsolete outlet. the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
Used for instructions intended to alert The symbol alerts the user to important instructions
the user to the risk of death or severe or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
injury should the unit be used determined by the design contained within the
improperly. triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for
general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of injury or material The symbol alerts the user to items that must never
be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that
damage should the unit be used
must not be done is indicated by the design contained
improperly. within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it
* Material damage refers to damage or means that the unit must never be disassembled.
other adverse effects caused with The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be
respect to the home and all its carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
furnishings, as well to domestic indicated by the design contained within the circle. In
animals or pets. the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-
cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
001 009
• Before using this unit, make sure to read the • Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord,
instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can
damage the cord, producing severed elements and
.......................................................................................................... short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock
002a
• Do not open or perform any internal modifica- hazards!
tions on the unit. ..........................................................................................................
010
.......................................................................................................... • This unit, either alone or in combination with an
003 amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be
• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts capable of producing sound levels that could
within it (except when this manual provides cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for
specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer a long period of time at a high volume level, or at
all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience
Service Center, or an authorized Roland any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should
distributor, as listed on the “Information” page. immediately stop using the unit, and consult an
.......................................................................................................... audiologist.
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• Never use or store the unit in places that are: ..........................................................................................................
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• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct • Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material,
sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft
duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.
are
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors);
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or are 013
• Humid; or are • In households with small children, an adult
should provide supervision until the child is
• Exposed to rain; or are
capable of following all the rules essential for the
• Dusty; or are safe operation of the unit.
• Subject to high levels of vibration. ..........................................................................................................
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007 • Protect the unit from strong impact.
• Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is (Do not drop it!)
level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on
stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces. ..........................................................................................................
015
.......................................................................................................... • Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share
008a
• The unit should be connected to a power supply an outlet with an unreasonable number of other
only of the type described in the operating instruc- devices. Be especially careful when using
tions, or as marked on the unit. extension cords—the total power used by all
.......................................................................................................... devices you have connected to the extension
cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating
(watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive
loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat
up and eventually melt through.
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016 101a
• Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult • The unit should be located so that its location or
with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service position does not interfere with its proper venti-
Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as lation.
listed on the “Information” page. ..........................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................... 102a
• Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply
cord when plugging into, or unplugging from an
outlet.
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104
• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming
entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be
placed so they are out of the reach of children.
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106
• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on
the unit.
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107a
• Never handle the power cord or its plug with wet
hands when plugging into, or unplugging from,
an outlet.
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108a
• Before moving the unit, disconnect the power
plug from the outlet, and pull out all cords from
external devices.
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109a
• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and
unplug the power cord from the outlet.
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110a
• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning
in your area, pull the plug on the power cord out
of the outlet.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
291b
In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on
pages 2 and 3–4, please read and observe the following:
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Names of Things and What They Do
fig.01
7 8 9 10 11
1 3 2 4 5 6 12
3. VOLUME Knob
Adjusts the CLEAN channel volume. 10. AUX IN Jack
When you use external effects, CLEAN channel would You can connect a CD player or other kind of device and
be more suitable than LEAD channel. Please connect have it play along with your guitar.
external effects between your guitar and input This accepts a 1/4" stereo phone plug. However, the
speaker and RECORDING OUT/PHONES output is
LEAD Channel monaural.
* Determine the volume level by adjusting the volume control of
4. TYPE Switch the connected device.
You can select from the following four types of distortion:
11. RECORDING OUT/PHONES Jack
OVERDRIVE fig.02
When Using RECORDING OUT
Natural distortion sound similar to that obtained by
Use mono 1/4" phone plugs when
turning the amp volume up completely
connecting to this jack.
DISTORTION Volume level of RECORDING OUT can be
Harder distortion than OVERDRIVE easily adjusted if you set the VOLUME
knob of CLEAN or LEAD channel shown
METAL
as right side.
Even harder and heavier than DISTORTION, which can
get long sustained note. When Using Headphones
Connect headphones to this jack.
METAL STACK
Very fat sound as if sounded by stacked speaker cabinet * No sound is played through the unit's speaker while the
of METAL. RECORDING OUT/PHONES jack is in use.
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Main Specifications
Rated Power Output Indicators
15 W CLEAN Channel
LEAD Channel
Nominal Input Level (@1 kHz)
INPUT (CLEAN Channel): -10 dBu/1 MΩ Connectors
AUX IN: -10 dBu INPUT Jack
AUX IN Jack
Speaker RECORDING OUT/PHONES Jack
20 cm (8inch)
Power Supply
Controls AC 117 V, 230 V or 240 V
POWER Switch
SELECT Switch Power Consumption
<CLEAN Channel> 18 W
VOLUME Knob
Dimension
<LEAD Channel> 335 (W) X 240 (D) X 330 (H) mm
TYPE Switch (OVERDRIVE, DISTORTION, METAL, METAL STACK) 13-3/16 (W) X 9-1/2 (D) X 13 (H) inches
GAIN Knob
VOLUME Knob Weights
6.9 kg/ 15 lbs 4 oz
<EQUALIZER>
BASS Knob Accessories
MIDDLE Knob Owner’s Manual
TREBLE Knob
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/
or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior
notice.
For EU Countries
This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC.
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Information
When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as
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