User manual ROLAND OC-2 OCTAVER

[. . . ] Furthermore, simultaneously using a compressor or limiter with the OC-2 OCTAVER provides even more stable performance. In such setups, connect the OC-2 OCTAVER to the output of the compressor or limiter. Turn down the guitar or bass tone when playing in the lower registers or if the OC-2 OCTAVER is outputting sounds incorrectly. Switching to the guitar or bass's front pickup (the pickup closest to the instrument's neck) is recommended for performances using the OC-2 OCTAVER. [. . . ] 8). * When running the unit on battery power, the GUITAR IN and BASS IN jacks double as power switches. Power to the unit is turned on when you plug into the GUITAR IN or BASS IN jack; the power is turned off when the cable is unplugged. Be sure to disconnect any cord plugged into the GUITAR IN or BASS IN jack when not using this effects device. When the AC adaptor is used, the power remains on at all times, and this function is disabled. 3. DIRECT OUT Jack, OUTPUT (MONO) Jack The output jacks are used to connect the unit to an amplifier or another effects unit. * Output may vary according to the connections. Refer to "Outputting the Direct Sound and Octave Sound Separately" (p. Thumbscrew When this screw is loosened, the pedal will open, allowing you to change the battery. * For instructions on changing the battery, refer to "Changing the Battery" (p. GUITAR IN Jack, BASS IN Jack These jacks accept input signals (coming from a guitar, a bass, some other musical instrument, or another effects unit). 5 Panel Descriptions fig. 02 7. DIRECT LEVEL Knob 7 8 9 10 This adjusts the volume of the direct sound. This adjusts the total volume level when the MODE knob (10. ) is set to DRIVE. 8. OCT1 LEVEL (-1 octave level) Knob This adjusts the level of the sound one octave below the original. This allows you to add effects separately to the direct sound and the octave sound. * In this case, sounds are output only from the DIRECT OUT jack when the effect is switched off. <Connection Example> Guitar Amplifier Multi Effector etc. 7) while DIRECT OUT is connected, the direct sound (without the distortion applied) is output from DIRECT OUT. Taking sounds with effects added using a multi-effects processor or other such device and the sounds in DRIVE mode and playing them through multiple amps allows you to produce an extremely low sound with greater separation. 6) adjusts the direct sound level. 11 Changing the Battery When the indicator goes dim or no longer lights while an effect is on, it means that the battery is nearly dead and must be replaced. Replace the battery following the steps below. * The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the unit's power consumption is relatively high. Should you prefer to use batteries, please use the alkaline type. fig. 09 1. Loosen the thumbscrew at the front of the pedal, then lift the pedal upwards to open the unit. * The thumbscrew can be left in the pedal while changing the battery. Thumbscrew Pedal Spring Base Battery Snap Cord 2. Remove the old battery from the battery housing, and remove the snap cord connected to it. Connect the snap cord to the new battery, and place the battery inside the battery housing. * Be sure to carefully observe the battery's polarity (+ versus ­). Coil Spring Guide Bush Hole 4. Slip the coil spring onto the spring base on the back of the pedal, then close the pedal. * Carefully avoid getting the snap cord caught in the pedal, coil spring and battery housing. Battery Snap Battery Housing 9V Battery 5. Finally, insert the thumbscrew into the guide bush hole and fasten it securely. 12 Troubleshooting Power won't come on / CHECK indicator doesn't light: Is the specified adaptor (PSA-series; sold separately) properly connected? [. . . ] Check the settings of the connected device. Is DIRECT OUT connected?Sounds are output only from the DIRECT OUT jack when the effect is switched off while a plug is connected to the DIRECT OUT jack. When the effect is off, the output from the OUTPUT (MONO) jack is muted, with no sounds being output (p. Be careful of your guitar's output level. 14 Setting Samples Unison Heavy Riff Synthesizer Sound Sub Sonic Drive 15 Setting Samples Arpeggio Dual Drive Boomy Bass Fat Sound 16 Main Specifications OC-2 OCTAVER: SUPER Octave Nominal Input Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]