User manual ROLAND AD-8

[. . . ] Owner's Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of BOSS AD-8 Acoustic Guitar Processor. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (page 2­3) and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (page 4). 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, this manual should be read in its entirety. [. . . ] Combination of this smaller-bodied vintage model, used often in Blues music, and a U87, the standard in studio condenser mics. Guitar featuring warm resonance from the body and delicate resonance from the strings, combined with the C12 tube condenser mic. World-renowned classical guitar model combined with the C12 tube condenser mic. The trademarks listed in this document are trademarks of their respective owners, which are separate companies from BOSS. Those companies are not affiliated with BOSS and have not licensed or authorized BOSS's AD-8. Their marks are used solely to identify the equipment whose sound is simulated by BOSS's AD-8. 10 Part Names and Functions MEMORY MANUAL indicator This lights when MANUAL (p. 14) is selected. WRITE button Press this to store settings to MEMORY 1­4. MEMORY Number indicators 1­4 This lights when MEMORY 1­4 (p. During the write operation, the indicator flashes during write standby, flashing rapidly while data is being written. 16) SELECT button Provides for selection among MANUAL and MEMORY 1­4. You can change the way the numbers are indicated. "Changing How Memory Numbers Are Indicated" (p. 17) MEMORY Pedals (MEMORY /) These perform two functions, selecting among MANUAL and MEMORY 1­4, and anti-feedback. "MEMORY / Pedal Functions" (p. 19) 11 Part Names and Functions TUNER TUNER meter This shows the difference between the note indicated in the tuner display and the pitch of the sound being input while the tuner is operating. PITCH button This sets the tuner's reference pitch. TUNER display This indicates the note names when the tuner is operating. "Changing the Reference Pitch (PITCH)" (p. 18) BYPASS/MUTE button This sets whether the AD-8 switches to Bypass or Mute mode when the effects are switched off with the ON/OFF pedal. "How to Use the Tuner" (p. 18) * Settings values and other information is displayed here when the tuner is not active. "Setting the Function Used When the Effects Are Off (Bypass/Mute)" (p. 17) ON/OFF pedal ON/OFF indicator The effects are alternately switched on and off each time this pedal is pressed. OFF: Sounds are output exactly as input (Bypass) or muted (Mute). ANTI-FEEDBACK indicator Indicates the status of the anti-feedback function. Flashing: Detection of feedback frequencies in progress Lit solidly: On Unlit: Off "ON/OFF Pedal Operation" (p. 14) "Setting the Function Used When the Effects Are Off (Bypass/Mute)" (p. 19) 12 Part Names and Functions Rear Panel INPUT jack Connect the output from your acoustic guitar or effects processor here. PHONES jack You can connect headphones here to listen to the sounds. Also be sure to disconnect the headphones before turning off the power. "Connections" (p. 6) * The AD-8 is switched on when a plug is connected to the INPUT jack. Be sure to disconnect any plug from this jack whenever the AD-8 is not in use. ELECTRIC GUITAR AMP OUTPUT jack This jack is used for connecting to electric guitar amps. "Connecting to Electric Guitar Amps" (p. 8) UNBALANCED OUTPUT A (MONO)/B jacks These jacks are used for connecting to acoustic guitar amps, multitrack recorders, and other such equipment. When using monaural signals, connect to the UNBALANCED OUTPUT A (MONO) jack. "Connecting to Acoustic Guitar Amps or Multitrack Recorders" (p. [. . . ] Refer to the owner's manual for your pickup system for instructions on replacing the batteries. Is the specified AC adaptor (PSA-series sold separately) connected correctly? Sound is distorted Are the BODY, EQUALIZER, and OUTPUT LEVEL knobs at suitable settings?Increasing the BODY, EQUALIZER (BASS, MIDDLE GAIN, TREBLE, PRESENCE), and OUTPUT LEVEL knob settings also raises the volume level. [. . . ]