User manual ROLAND AW-2

[. . . ] The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. Copyright © 2000 BOSS CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of BOSS CORPORATION. 2 Main Features This effects unit analyzes the dynamics of your guitar picking, so it can provide a wah effect faithful to the picking. Whether you're playing a guitar or bass, the new SENS control feature lets you get just the right wah sound. Five modes--UP, DOWN, SHARP, HUMANIZER, and TEMPO--let you use the wah sound in a variety of ways. [. . . ] When powering down: Turn off the power to your guitar amp first. 11 Description of Each Mode UP, DOWN, SHARP UP Mode: Provides a wah effect in which the filter shifts to higher frequencies. DOWN Mode: Provides a wah effect in which the filter shifts to lower frequencies. SHARP Mode: Provides a stronger wah effect with shifting of the filter to higher frequencies. Use the SENS knob to adjust the amount of effect that is applied in response to the input level. 3. With the MANUAL knob, adjust the frequency at which the wah effect begins. With the DECAY knob, adjust the length of time the wah effect is applied. When a Roland EV-5 (sold separately) is connected to the EXP/CTL jack, this becomes a pedal wah, and the SENS, MANUAL, and DECAY knob functions are disabled. 16). 4 3 2 12 Description of Each Mode HUMANIZER In this mode, the guitar sound is transformed into the sound of a human voice. Use the DECAY knob to adjust the length of time used to move from VOWEL 1 to VOWEL 2. When a Roland EV-5 (sold separately) is connected to the EXP/CTL jack, it becomes a pedal Humanizer, and you'll be able to use the pedal to switch between VOWEL 1 and VOWEL 2. 10), turn the effect on (the CHECK indicator turns red). Applying the same settings to VOWEL 1 and VOWEL 2 results in a fixed Humanizer (fixed filter) effect. 13 Description of Each Mode TEMPO In this mode, you can use the AW-2's pedal switch (p. -92 dBu (IHF-A Typ. ) Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pedal Switch, DECAY Knob, MANUAL/VOWEL 2 Knob, SENS/VOWEL 1 Knob, MODE Switch Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHECK Indicator (Serves also as tempo and battery check indicator) Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GUITAR IN Jack, BASS IN Jack, OUTPUT Jack, EXP/CTL Jack, AC adaptor Jack Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DC 9 V; Dry battery 6F22 (9 V) type (carbon)/ Dry battery 6LR61 (9 V) type (alkaline) AC Adaptor (PSA-series: optional) Current Draw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 mA (DC 9 V) * Expected battery life under continuous use: Carbon: 2 hours Alkaline: 6 hours These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use. 23 Specifications Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 (W) x 129 (D) x 59 (H) mm 2-7/8 (W) x 5-1/8 (D) x 2-3/8 (H) inches Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 g /15 oz (including Battery) Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Owner's Manual Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY, " "IMPORTANT NOTES, " and "Information") Dry battery/9 V type (6F22) * The battery that was supplied with the unit is for temporary use--intended primarily for testing its operation. We recommend that alkaline batteries be used when replacing the batteries. AC Adaptor (PSA-series) Expression pedal Roland EV-5 Footswitch (momentary-type) BOSS FS-5U * 0 dBu = 0. 775 Vrms * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice. 24 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 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. [. . . ] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . · Never handle the AC adaptor body, or its plugs, with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . · Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor and all cords coming from external devices. [. . . ]