Boss Audio Systems GT-6B Restoring the Factory Settings Factory Reset, Appendices, System

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Appendices

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

Restoring the GT-6B to the settings made at the factory is referred to as “Factory Reset.”

Not only can you return all of the settings to the values in effect when the GT-6B was shipped from the factory, you can also specify the range of settings to be reset.

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1.Turn off the power.

2.While holding down COMP/LIMITER ON/OFF button and [TYPE VARIATION], turn on the power.

The Factory Reset range setting screen appears in the display.

The area of data you wish to factory reset

* To cancel the Factory Reset, press [EXIT].

3.Press PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to move the cursor, and rotate the PATCH/VALUE dial to specify the range of settings you want to restore to the factory settings.

System:

System parameters, Harmonist scales, Auto Slap phrases and overdrive/distortion, and wah custom edit parameters

#U1-1–#u0-4:

Settings for patch Numbers U1-1 through u0-4

4.If you want to proceed with the factory reset, press [ENTER].

The specified range of data is restored, and the Play screen returns to the display.

Adjusting the Expression Pedal

Although the GT-6B’s expression pedal has been set for optimum operation at the factory, extended use and the operating environment can result in the pedal going out of adjustment.

If you encounter problems such as being unable to fully cut off the sound with the volume pedal, you can use the following procedure to readjust the pedal.

1.Hold down [PEDAL ASSIGN] while you switch on the power.

The following messages alternate in the display.

2.With the pedal completely released, press [WRITE]. The message “---OK!---” appears, and then the following messages alternate in the display.

*If you press [WRITE] when the pedal is not completely released, or when the pedal position (angle) is not correct, the message “--- Area Over! ---” appears in the display, and you are prevented from proceeding to the next step. If this occurs, readjust the pedal position.

3.With the pedal fully depressed, press [WRITE]. “--- OK! ---” appears, followed by “press [EXIT].”

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when the pedal position (angle) is not correct, the message “---

 

 

Area Over! ---” appears in the display, and you are prevented

 

 

from proceeding to the next step. If this occurs, readjust the

 

 

been displayed, the Play screen returns to the display.

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Contents Copyright 2002 Boss Corporation Printing Conventions in This ManualPage Page Placement Power SupplyMaintenance Memory BackupContents Contents Main Features Front Panel Panel DescriptionsCOMP/LIMITER p Compressor/Limiter Panel Descriptions REV/DLY p Reverb/DelayOVERDRIVE/DISTORTION p Chorus pFX-1 p Panel Descriptions WAH pFX-2 p Rear Panel Making Connections Playing SoundsAdjusting the Output Level Turning On the PowerSwitch on the Power switch on the GT-6B’s rear panel Next, turn on the power to the bass amp power ampHow to Switch Patches What is a Patch?Selecting Patches If the Patch Does Not Switch Turning Off the PowerSwitching Patches by Specifying the Bank and Number Turning Each of the Effects in a Patch On and OffGetting the Tones You Want- Fast EZ Tone Adjusting the Tones with the KnobsComp ATK Compressor attack Limiter THR Limiter thresholdCreating You Own Favorite Tones Patches Switch on and off To select another effect to be switched on and offAdding and Omitting Effects Repeat Steps 1Quick Setting Parameter whose settings are to be changedRotate the Value dial to select the effect setting you Rotate the Value dial to change the settings valuePedal Bend Using the Pedal Effects Wah, Pedal Bend, Ring ModulatorPress FX-2 Turn on the FX-2 effect Adding Effects p Ring Modulator Naming TonesPress FX-1 Turn on the FX-1 effect Adding Effects p Press NAME/NS/MASTER until Name appears in the displayAppears in the display Changing the Order of the Effects Effect ChainWrite Saving the Tones You Have CreatedCopying Patches Saving the Tones You Have Created Exchanging PatchesCompressor/Limiter Effects ExplainedOD Overdrive OD/DIST Overdrive/DistortionDST Distortion FUZ FuzzREV/DLY Reverb/Delay/ SOS Sound On Sound REV Reverb DLY DelaySOS Sound On Sound Reverb & DelayPreamp Speaker Effects Explained Direct Level WH Pedal WahFreq Frequency FX Select Effect SelectAW Auto Wah TW Touch WahOCT Octave FX-1ENH Enhancer Effects Explained RateDEF Defretter SG Slow GearEffects Explained Sens Mix LevelFX-2 PH PhaserHRM Harmonist FL FlangerPitch Shifter 2CE 2x2 Chorus PB Pedal BendASL Auto Slap Length SDD Short DelaySound HMN Humanizer VIB VibratoTrigger VowelSYN Bass Synth PWM Rate Pulse Width Modulation Rate Octave ShiftPWM Depth Pulse Width Modulation Depth Noise LevelQuick Settings p FV Foot VolumeManual Settings p NS Noise SuppressorSetting the Range of the Volume Change Settings for Using Expression PedalSetting the Pedal Functions Pedal Assign Making Settings Instantly Quick SettingsPedal Settings for the Expression Pedal Switch Pedal Settings for the CTL PedalSource Mode Editing Quick SettingsTarget Target Variation RangePress Pedal Assign Making the Assign On/Off SettingWhen using the foot switch Making the Parameter SettingsWhen using the expression pedal TargetSource Source ModeFor Foot Volume Setting the Pedal Functions Pedal Assign Active RangeExample Act. Range Lo 40, Act. Range Hi For Pitch ShifterMaking Custom Overdrive/Distortion Settings Using the Customize FunctionUsing the Customize Function Making Custom Pedal Wah SettingsProcedure Using Sound On SoundNumber 4 pedal Stop, Erase Using the Expression Pedal Even When Bypass Is in Effect Convenient Features of the GT-6BSwitching Bypass On and Off Switching the XLR Output Connector SignalsTuning the Bass Quick Patch Volume Adjustment Effect Level KnobAbout the Display During Tuning Convenient Features of the GT-6BChanging the Tuner Settings How to TuneStandard Pitch 435-445 Hz Adjusting the Output Level from Digital OUT Using the Digital OutNS Thrshold Noise Suppressor Threshold -20 dB-+20 dB Revrb Level Reverb Level 0%-200%Press Utility a number of times until Meter is displayed Checking the Effect Output Level with the Level MeterLimiting the Banks That Can Be Switched Bank Extent Adjusting the Display Contrast LCD ContrastSwitching Only the Number Other FunctionsPress the Bank or Bank pedal to select the desired bank Other Functions Switching the Bank and NumberPress a number pedal to select the patch you want to use ImmediateSelecting the PATCH/VALUE Dial Function Dial Function Setting Expression Pedal HoldOther Functions Patch No.& ValueSetting the Knob Functions Knob Mode What Can You Do with MIDI? Using MidiOperating From the GT-6B Controlling the GT-6B Remotely From an External Midi DeviceUsing Midi Making the Settings for Midi FunctionsMidi PC OUT Midi Program Change Out Off, On Midi Expression Pedal Switch Out Off, 1-31Midi EXP OUT Midi Expression Pedal Out Off, 1-31 Midi CTL OUT Midi Control Pedal Out Off, 1-31Transmitting Data to an External Midi Device Bulk Dump Transmitting and Receiving Midi DataMaking the Connections TransmittingReceiving Data from an External Midi Device Bulk Load When Receiving Data Saved on a Midi SequencerReceiving Press Exit to quit Bulk LoadInitial Program Change Map Settings Setting the Program Change MapUsing Midi About Midi AppendicesHow Midi messages are transmitted and received Main types of Midi message used by the GT-6BAbout the Midi implementation Factory SettingsAdjusting the Expression Pedal Restoring the Factory Settings Factory ResetAppendices SystemNo sound / Volume is weak TroubleshootingVolume level does not change with Foot Volume Can’t Change PatchesAppendices Midi messages are not transmitted Error MessagesReceived Midi Implementation Chart GT-6B Bass Effects Processor Main SpecificationsNumerics IndexLPF IndexTHR Memo Memo Avis G601744601
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