Boss Audio Systems Turning On the Power, Using the GS-10’s Speakers, Turning Off the Power

Chapter 1 Playing Sounds

●When using the unit with an expression pedal connected to the EXP PEDAL/CTL 1,2 jack, set Minimum Volume to the “MIN” position.

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

●When using the unit with a foot switch (FS-5U; optional) connected to the EXP PEDAL/CTL 1,2 jack, set the

polarity switch as shown below.

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Polarity

Switch

* You can use the special (optional Roland) PCS-31 connector cord to connect two foot switches.

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PCS-31

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When using the unit with a foot switch (the optional FS- 5U) connected to the EXP PEDAL/CTL 1,2 jack, make the settings given on p. 59.

Turning On the Power

Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

1.Before turning on the power, confirm the following.

•Are all external devices properly connected?

•Is the volume on the GS-10, your amp, and all other connected devices turned down to the minimum level?

2.Switch ON the POWER switch on the GS-10’s rear panel. A few seconds later, the unit enters the ordinary performance mode. The screen that appears at this point

is called the “Play screen.”

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*Upon power-up, the patch most recently selected when the power was last turned off is selected.

*This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally.

3.Next, turn on the power to guitar amp and audio devices.

Turning Off the Power

1.Before turning off the power, confirm the following.

•Is the volume on the GS-10, your amp, and all other connected devices turned down to the minimum level?

2.Turn off the power to guitar amp and audio devices.

3.Turn the GS-10’s power off.

Using the GS-10’s Speakers

Press [SPEAKER ON/OFF], causing the indicator to light.

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*When not using the GS-10’s speakers, press [SPEAKER ON/ OFF], so the indicator is off.

Adjusting the Output Level

Adjust the GS-10’s output level and speaker volume with the OUTPUT LEVEL knob.

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