Boss Audio Systems BR-900CD Using a Foot Switch or Expression Pedal, When Using a Foot Switch

Using a Foot Switch or Expression Pedal

You can connect an optional foot switch (such as the BOSS FS-5U or Roland DP-2) or expression pedal (such as the Roland EV-5 or BOSS FV-300L) to the FOOT SW/EXP PEDAL jack on the rear panel, allowing you to use your foot to control a number of functions.

fig.05-101

Set the polarity switch

as shown in the following.

Foot Switch	Expression Pedal
(FS-5U etc.)	(Roland EV-5 etc.)

*Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5, FV-300L; optional). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

*With the EV-5 and FV-300L, set the MIN volume to 0.

*You can also use an FS-6 (optional) for the foot switch. If using an FS-6, connect to only one of the FS-6's jacks, either the A or B jack. Additionally, set the polarity switch to “FS- 5U.” The A&B jack cannot be used.

When Using a Foot Switch

Use the following procedure to set the foot switch function.

1.Press [UTILITY].

2.Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “SYS,” and press [ENTER].

fig.05-102d

3.Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] and select “Foot SW.”

fig.05-103d

4.Turn the TIME/VALUE dial and select the foot switch function.

PLAY: The song will alternate between play and stop each time you press the foot switch.

PUNCH: Switches punch in and out alternately each time you press the foot switch.

FX: The insert effect will alternate between on and off each time you press the foot switch.

*Not operational while Pitch Correction is in use.

5.Press [UTILITY] (or press [EXIT] repeatedly) to return to the Play screen.

*During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line of the display, while the lower line shows what is being processed.

When Using an Expression Pedal

The expression pedal functions according to the effect settings, as shown below.

●Functions as a wah pedal when the Type for Wah (p.

101) is set to “PEDAL.”

●Functions as a volume pedal when Foot Volume (p. 96) is set to “ON.”

●The expression pedal functions as a pitch shifter pedal when Type for the Pitch Shifter (p. 98) is set to “PEDAL.”

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