Roland M-5000 User Manual

Quick Start
Before using the M-5000, ensure that its system program is at the most recent version. For information on available upgrades for the system program,
see the Roland website.
This document describes the basic matters and procedures needed for working with the M-5000.
In addition to the explanations in this guide, a separate PDF document containing descriptions of screen operations and other detailed usage
procedures is also available.
For more information, refer to p. 11.
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Roland M-5000 Specifications

General

Brand	Roland
Model	M-5000
Category	Music Mixer
Language	English

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Safety Warnings

Explains the meaning of WARNING and CAUTION notices and symbols used.

UK Power Cord Earthing Requirement

U.K. specific warning about earthing the apparatus via the power cord.

Battery Safety Precautions

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Power Cord and Grounding Safety

Handling, Repair, and Impact Safety

IMPORTANT NOTES

Main Features Overview

Configurable Architecture and High Resolution

Explains flexible configuration, channel strips, and 96 kHz operation.

Core Operational Components

Details Channel Strips, GEQs, Effects, REAC, and Super Patchbay.

Control and Connectivity Options

User Interface and Assignable Sections

Describes the UI, display, fader banks, and user-assignable sections.

Placement and Setup Procedures

Power Cord Connection and Management

Backup Power Connection and Disconnection

Power On/Off and Complete Disconnection

Procedures for safely turning the unit on/off and fully disconnecting power.

Part Names and Functions Overview

Top Panel Controls and Identification

Identifies the numbered sections of the top panel and their functions.

Fader Bank Section Details

Details the fader bank section, its displays, buttons, and faders.

Assignable Fader and USB Connector

Display Section Details

Monitor Section Details

Scene and Recorder Sections

Talkback and User-Assignable Sections

Rear Panel Connectors and Controls

Power Supply and Audio Connections

Front Panel Controls and Connections

Headphone Jacks and Level Control

Talkback Microphone Input

Overview of Operations

Fader Bank, Channel, and Bank Navigation

Covers fader banks, layers, scrolling, anchor channels, and isolated banks.

Touch Controls, Screen Navigation, and Configuration

Explains touch operations, templates, mixer configuration, and screen navigation.

Channel Signal Processing, Routing, Effects, and Sends

Covers input/output selection, phantom power, gain, EQ, dynamics, routing, and effects.

Advanced Operations: Scenes, Groups, Talkback, and Data Management

Covers scene memory, group assignments, talkback, oscillators, and data management.

Appendix and Specifications

Main Technical Specifications

Lists the technical specifications of the M-5000 mixer.