Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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. The lightnin...
Page 3 - NOTICE; FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
3 This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC. For EU Countries For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes l...
Page 6 - Placement
6 Placement 351 • Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from the source of inter-ference. 352a • This device may interfere with radio and tel...
Page 7 - IMPORTANT NOTES; Power Supply
7 IMPORTANT NOTES 291b In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2 and 4–6, please read and observe the following: Power Supply 301 • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that...
Page 8 - Main Features; FFP; Active Speaker Control
8 Main Features The D-BASS 210 and 115 are powerful yet lightweight professional bass amps, which utilize Roland’s FFP technology incorporating new Active Speaker Control. The D-BASS 115X is a powered extension speaker. Stacking the D-BASS 210/115 and the D-BASS 115X lets you create an even more pow...
Page 10 - Panel descriptions; PICKUP TYPE switch; COSM AMPLIFIER
1 2 3 5 7 8 9 10 6 4 10 Panel descriptions D-BASS 210/115 Front Panel 1. INPUT Jack Connect your bass guitar here.This section features two jacks, PIEZO and NORMAL. PIEZO jack: Connect acoustic or electric basses equipped with piezo pickups to this jack. The ultra-high impedance circuitry provides a...
Page 14 - SELECT Switch; GND LIFT Switch
14 Panel descriptions 5. TUNER OUT Jack Connect tuners to this jack. * Other than the PICKUP TYPE switch, none of the D-BASS 210/115’s switches/knobs affect the TUNER OUT output. 6. BALANCED OUT Jack Use this to connect to external PAs and other such systems.You can switch the sound that is output t...
Page 15 - D-BASS 115X Control Panel
15 Panel descriptions D-BASS 115X Control Panel fig.02-01 1. INPUT Jack Connect a D-BASS 210/115 or other bass amp or device here.Connect to the SUB OUT jack when connecting a 210/115.The SUB OUT volume is linked to the VOLUME knob, allowing you to control the volume of the 115X with the 210/115 VOL...
Page 17 - Stacking; OK
17 When Using D-BASS 210/115 & 115X in Stack Configuration Stacking The D-BASS 210/115 can be used in a stacked configuration with the D-BASS 115X. When stacking, be sure to follow the instructions below. When stacking, be sure to follow the instructions below. • Be sure to set up and use these ...
Page 18 - Adjusting the Tone; Setup; Adjusting in FULL RANGE Mode
18 When Using D-BASS 210/115 & 115X in Stack Configuration Adjusting the Tone The following steps are effective in adjusting the tone when the D-BASS 210/115 and 115X are used together (stacked). ■ Setup • Before connecting the 115X, make tone adjustments roughly on the 210/115 alone first. • Af...
Page 19 - Sample Settings; WOODY JAZZ
19 Sample Settings D-BASS 210/115 Set the VOLUME knob at appropriate volume level. WOODY JAZZ fig.sample_1 A warm bass sound perfectly suited for jazz. This provides a natural sound even when an acoustic bass is connected. To fatten the core sound, raise the BASS and MID levels. You can correct any ...
Page 20 - How to handle the Casters; Attaching and Removing the Casters; About the Protection Circuit
20 How to handle the Casters Attaching and Removing the Casters You can attach or remove casters as shown in the following figure. fig.05-01 To ensure adequate stability, be sure to attach all four wheels whenever using the unit with caster wheels. Whenever using the unit without caster wheels, be s...
Page 21 - Block Diagram
21 Block Diagram TUNER OUT PEAK BALANCEDOUT GND LIFT LINE OUT DI OUT PHONES SUB OUT LINE OUT COMP EQ EFFECT BLEND MODERN SHAPE VINTAGE SHAPE SUPER FLAT SHAPE AMPLIFIER COMP-RESSION BASS MID FREQ EFFECT BLEND TREBLE GAIN ACTIVE / PASSIVE PIEZO NORMAL STANDARD / TUBE LOGIC SEND RETURN EFFECT HIGH LOW ...
Page 22 - Specifications
22 Specifications D-BASS 210 D-BASS 115 Rated Power Output 400 W (Woofer 160 W x 2 + Tweeter 80 W) 330 W (Woofer 250 W + Tweeter 80 W) Nominal Input Level INPUT PIEZO: -13 dBu/4.7 M Ω INPUT NORMAL: -10 dBu/1 M Ω (PICKUP TYPE: PASSIVE) 0 dBu/50 k Ω (PICKUP TYPE: ACTIVE) EFFECT RETURN: +4 dBu Nominal ...
Page 23 - Troubleshooting; Sounds not output; Is the mute function switched on?; D-BASS 115X TWEETER LEVEL knob has no effect
23 Troubleshooting * 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. D-BASS 115X Rated Power Output 330 W (Woofer 250 W + Tweeter 80 W) Nominal Input Level INPUT: +4 dBu/22 k Ω Nominal Output Lev...