Boss Audio Systems GT-6B owner manual

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Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly.

*Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.

The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled.

The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power- cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.

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• Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor.

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Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland

distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

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• Never use or store the unit in places that are:

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are

Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are

Humid; or are

Exposed to rain; or are

Dusty; or are

Subject to high levels of vibration.

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Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.

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• Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

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Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and

short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards!

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This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should

immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist.

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Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.

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Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when:

The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged; or

Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the unit; or

The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has become wet); or

The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.

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Contents Printing Conventions in This Manual Copyright 2002 Boss CorporationPage Page Maintenance Power SupplyPlacement Memory BackupContents Contents Main Features COMP/LIMITER p Compressor/Limiter Panel DescriptionsFront Panel OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION p REV/DLY p Reverb/DelayPanel Descriptions Chorus pFX-2 p Panel Descriptions WAH pFX-1 p Rear Panel Playing Sounds Making ConnectionsSwitch on the Power switch on the GT-6B’s rear panel Turning On the PowerAdjusting the Output Level Next, turn on the power to the bass amp power ampSelecting Patches What is a Patch?How to Switch Patches Switching Patches by Specifying the Bank and Number Turning Off the PowerIf the Patch Does Not Switch Turning Each of the Effects in a Patch On and OffComp ATK Compressor attack Adjusting the Tones with the KnobsGetting the Tones You Want- Fast EZ Tone Limiter THR Limiter thresholdCreating You Own Favorite Tones Patches Adding and Omitting Effects To select another effect to be switched on and offSwitch on and off Repeat Steps 1Rotate the Value dial to select the effect setting you Parameter whose settings are to be changedQuick Setting Rotate the Value dial to change the settings valuePress FX-2 Turn on the FX-2 effect Adding Effects p Using the Pedal Effects Wah, Pedal Bend, Ring ModulatorPedal Bend Press FX-1 Turn on the FX-1 effect Adding Effects p Naming TonesRing Modulator Press NAME/NS/MASTER until Name appears in the displayChanging the Order of the Effects Effect Chain Appears in the displayCopying Patches Saving the Tones You Have CreatedWrite Exchanging Patches Saving the Tones You Have CreatedEffects Explained Compressor/LimiterDST Distortion OD/DIST Overdrive/DistortionOD Overdrive FUZ FuzzREV/DLY Reverb/Delay/ SOS Sound On Sound DLY Delay REV ReverbPreamp Reverb & DelaySOS Sound On Sound Speaker Freq Frequency WH Pedal WahEffects Explained Direct Level FX Select Effect SelectTW Touch Wah AW Auto WahENH Enhancer FX-1OCT Octave Effects Explained RateEffects Explained Sens SG Slow GearDEF Defretter Mix LevelPH Phaser FX-2FL Flanger HRM HarmonistPitch Shifter PB Pedal Bend 2CE 2x2 ChorusASL Auto Slap Sound SDD Short DelayLength Trigger VIB VibratoHMN Humanizer VowelSYN Bass Synth PWM Depth Pulse Width Modulation Depth Octave ShiftPWM Rate Pulse Width Modulation Rate Noise LevelManual Settings p FV Foot VolumeQuick Settings p NS Noise SuppressorSettings for Using Expression Pedal Setting the Range of the Volume ChangePedal Settings for the Expression Pedal Switch Making Settings Instantly Quick SettingsSetting the Pedal Functions Pedal Assign Pedal Settings for the CTL PedalTarget Editing Quick SettingsSource Mode Target Variation RangeMaking the Assign On/Off Setting Press Pedal AssignWhen using the expression pedal Making the Parameter SettingsWhen using the foot switch TargetSource Mode SourceExample Act. Range Lo 40, Act. Range Hi Setting the Pedal Functions Pedal Assign Active RangeFor Foot Volume For Pitch ShifterUsing the Customize Function Making Custom Overdrive/Distortion SettingsMaking Custom Pedal Wah Settings Using the Customize FunctionNumber 4 pedal Stop, Erase Using Sound On SoundProcedure Switching Bypass On and Off Convenient Features of the GT-6BUsing the Expression Pedal Even When Bypass Is in Effect Switching the XLR Output Connector SignalsAbout the Display During Tuning Quick Patch Volume Adjustment Effect Level KnobTuning the Bass Convenient Features of the GT-6BStandard Pitch 435-445 Hz How to TuneChanging the Tuner Settings NS Thrshold Noise Suppressor Threshold -20 dB-+20 dB Using the Digital OutAdjusting the Output Level from Digital OUT Revrb Level Reverb Level 0%-200%Checking the Effect Output Level with the Level Meter Press Utility a number of times until Meter is displayedSwitching Only the Number Adjusting the Display Contrast LCD ContrastLimiting the Banks That Can Be Switched Bank Extent Other FunctionsPress a number pedal to select the patch you want to use Other Functions Switching the Bank and NumberPress the Bank or Bank pedal to select the desired bank ImmediateOther Functions Setting Expression Pedal HoldSelecting the PATCH/VALUE Dial Function Dial Function Patch No.& ValueSetting the Knob Functions Knob Mode Operating From the GT-6B Using MidiWhat Can You Do with MIDI? Controlling the GT-6B Remotely From an External Midi DeviceMaking the Settings for Midi Functions Using MidiMidi EXP OUT Midi Expression Pedal Out Off, 1-31 Midi Expression Pedal Switch Out Off, 1-31Midi PC OUT Midi Program Change Out Off, On Midi CTL OUT Midi Control Pedal Out Off, 1-31Making the Connections Transmitting and Receiving Midi DataTransmitting Data to an External Midi Device Bulk Dump TransmittingReceiving When Receiving Data Saved on a Midi SequencerReceiving Data from an External Midi Device Bulk Load Press Exit to quit Bulk LoadSetting the Program Change Map Initial Program Change Map SettingsUsing Midi How Midi messages are transmitted and received AppendicesAbout Midi Main types of Midi message used by the GT-6BFactory Settings About the Midi implementationAppendices Restoring the Factory Settings Factory ResetAdjusting the Expression Pedal SystemVolume level does not change with Foot Volume TroubleshootingNo sound / Volume is weak Can’t Change PatchesReceived Error MessagesAppendices Midi messages are not transmitted Midi Implementation Chart Main Specifications GT-6B Bass Effects ProcessorIndex NumericsIndex LPFTHR Memo Memo Avis G601744601