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Owner’s Manual

Keyboard Amplier

Main Features

KC-400, KC-600 and KC-990 are keyboard amps designed for high sound quality, and are suitable for a variety of

sources such as keyboards and sound modules.

5 They feature a two-way design with a speaker(s) and tweeter.

Speaker Output

KC-400 30 cm + horn tweeter 150 W

KC-600 38 cm + horn tweeter 200 W

KC-990 30 cm x 2 + horn tweeter x2 320 W (160 W + 160 W)

5 The input section is equipped with a mixer. CH1 additionally provides an XLR connector that supports mic input. On

the KC-400 and KC-600, CH4 is equipped with a monitor function that’s convenient for stage monitoring.

5 SUB OUT is provided on the KC-400 and KC-600. If a powered subwoofer is connected to this jack, the low-frequency

range can be reproduced even more powerfully.

5 Two types of AUX IN jack (RCA phono and stereo mini-jack) are provided for easily connecting an audio player or

other source. The KC-990 is additionally equipped with phone-type jacks as well.

5 The KC-990 features a completely stereo design.

5 The three-band equalizer is convenient for adjusting the character of the sound.

5 The headphone jack is convenient for monitoring at night, etc.

KC-400 KC-600 KC-990

Summary of content (14 pages)

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Owner’s Manual Keyboard Amplifier KC-400 KC-600 KC-990 Main Features KC-400, KC-600 and KC-990 are keyboard amps designed for high sound quality, and are suitable for a variety of sources such as keyboards and sound modules. 55They feature a two-way design with a speaker(s) and tweeter. Speaker Output KC-400 30 cm + horn tweeter 150 W KC-600 38 cm + horn tweeter 200 W KC-990 30 cm x 2 + horn tweeter x2 320 W (160 W + 160 W) 55The input section is equipped with a mixer.
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY Before using this unit, carefully read “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (inside front cover), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 2), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 3). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference. Copyright © 2017 ROLAND CORPORATION About WARNING and CAUTION Notices Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION When disconnecting the power cord, grasp it by the plug (KC-600 and KC-990 only) Remove all casters if mobility presents danger Before cleaning the unit, disconnect the power plug from the outlet To prevent conductor damage, always grasp the power cord by its plug when disconnecting it.
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Panel Descriptions (KC-400/KC-600) Top Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rear Panel * The illustration shows the KC-600. The KC-400 does not have LINE OUT: BALANCED jacks. 9 14 13 Top Panel 11 10 [LOW] knob Adjusts the sound level of the low-frequency range. Adjust the volume of the devices connected to CH1–CH4. [OUTPUT SEL] knob [MIDDLE] knob Adjusts the sound level of the middle-frequency range.
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Panel Descriptions (KC-400/KC-600) Rear Panel 13 PHONES jack You can connect headphones here. * The settings of the EQUALIZER knobs, the [SHAPE] button, and the [MASTER] knob do not affect the output from the PHONES jack. 8 CH1–CH4 input jacks CH1: BALANCED jack, MIC/LINE jack CH1 is equipped with a phone-type MIC/LINE jack and a balanced XLR-type BALANCED jack that is convenient for connecting a mic.
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Panel Descriptions (KC-990) Top Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rear Panel 10 14 13 9 8 12 Top Panel 3 [AUX IN/MONITOR IN] knob 1 [CH1]–[CH4] knobs Adjust the volume of the devices connected to CH1–CH4. [EFFECT] buttons You can switch the internal effect on/off for each channel. If the button is on, the effect selected by the [EFFECT] knob is applied. Adjusts the volume of the devices that are connected to the AUX IN/MONITOR IN jacks.
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Panel Descriptions (KC-990) Rear Panel TIP RING SLEEVE (GND) 2: HOT 8 CH1–CH4 input jacks 3: CO Rear panel CH1: BALANCED jack, MIC/LINE jack CH1 is equipped with a phone-type MIC/LINE jack and a balanced XLR-type BALANCED jack that is convenient for connecting a mic. This channel supports levels ranging from mic input level (-50 dBu) through line input level (-20 dBu) for sources such as a sound module.
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Connecting Your Equipment Example connections KC-400/KC-600 Rhythm machine Keyboard, Sound Module etc. Mic Audio player Mixer Headphones KC-400 or KC-600 Powered subwoofer, etc. Example connections KC-990 Headphones Audio player Rhythm machine Keyboard, Sound Module etc. Footswitches Mixer Mic KC-990 * To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.
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Connecting Your Equipment Turning the Power On/Off * Once everything is properly connected, be sure to follow the procedure below to turn on their power. If you turn on equipment in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction or equipment failure. 1. Make sure that this unit’s [MASTER] knob and the volume of the devices connected to this unit are set to “0.” 2. Turn on all the devices connected to the unit’s input jacks (CH1–CH4, AUX IN, STEREO LINK IN). 3. Turn on the unit. 4.
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Using Two Amps in Stereo (Stereo Link) You can connect two amps of the same model and use them in stereo. This function is called “stereo link.” KC-400/KC-600 Connection Example KC-990 Connection Example There are two ways to make the KC-990’s stereo link connection: basic connection using a single phone cable, or advanced connection using two phone cables. If you use two phone cables to make the connection, all inputs of the two KC-990 units will be usable.
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Using Two Amps in Stereo (Stereo Link) Advanced Stereo Link This lets you connect up to ten input devices using the CH1–CH4 and AUX IN jacks of the two KC-990 units. CH1–CH4 jacks CH1–CH4 jacks AUX IN jacks AUX IN jacks KC-990 (R) KC-990 (L) STEREO LINK: OUT R jack0IN jack STEREO LINK: IN jack1OUT L jack 1. Connect the input devices to the KC-990 (L) and KC-990 (R). 2. Use a phone cable to connect the KC-990 (L)’s LINK OUT R jack to the KC-990 (R)’s LINK IN jack. 3.
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Block Diagram KC-400/KC-600 LINE OUT SPEAKER PHONES CH1 BALANCED TWEETER SHAPE EQUALIZER CH 1 HPF SHAPE HIGH MIDDLE LOW CH1 L/R WOOFER POWER AMP MASTER CH2 L/R STEREO LINK USE: R ch Only OTHER: L ch & R ch Mix SUB OUT CH 2 GND LIFT CH3 L/R LINE OUT XLR L/R CH 3 LINE OUT L/R CH4 L/R CH 4 OUTPUT SEL PHONES (STEREO) AUX IN L/R PHONES L ch Output Only AUX IN LINK IN KC-600 only LINK OUT L ch Input Only KC-990 LINE OUT (L/R) PHONES (L/R) SPEAKER (L/R) EFX (L/R) TWEETER L L
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Main Specifications Roland KC-400: STEREO MIXING KEYBOARD AMPLIFIER Roland KC-600: STEREO MIXING KEYBOARD AMPLIFIER Roland KC-990: STEREO MIXING KEYBOARD AMPLIFIER KC-400 Rated Power Output 150 W KC-600 KC-990 200 W 320 W (160 W + 160 W) CH1 (BALANCED, L/MONO, R): -50 – -20 dBu CH1 (BALANCED, L/MONO, R): -50 – -20 dBu CH2 (L/MONO, R): -20 dBu CH2 (L/MONO, R): -20 dBu CH3 (L/MONO, R): -20 dBu CH3 (L/MONO, R): -20 dBu Nominal Input Level CH4/MONITOR IN (L/MONO, R): -20 dBu (1 kHz) CH4 (L/MONO, R):
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